Fiction
The Magic Nesting Doll BR 13085
by Jacqueline K. Ogburn
1 volume
Katya's grandmother gives her a set of four dolls that fit inside
one another and will grant wishes three times when the need is
great. After learning the tsarevitch (prince) has been changed to
ice, Katya turns to the magic dolls to break the spell.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000.
Rainbow Joe and Me BR 13091
by Maria Diaz Strom
1 volume
Eloise loves to paint pictures in bright colors that she
describes for her elderly blind neighbor Rainbow Joe. Joe tells
her he too can make colors sing and promises one day to show her
his own special way with them. And one Sunday, for a surprise, he
does just that. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999.
Gregory's Shadow BR 13092
by Don Freeman
1 volume
Unable to wait for Groundhog Day, Gregory Groundhog and his
shadow take a walk on February 1--and get separated. When they
are finally reunited, they promise to always stay together. But
that is a problem, because the farmers don't want to see
Gregory's shadow the next day. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade
2. Bestseller 1978.
The Other Side BR 13093
by Jacqueline Woodson
1 volume
Over the summer two girls, one black and one white, become
friends as they sit on the fence that divides their town.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001.
The Secret Footprints BR 13094
by Julia Alvarez
1 volume
Near a Caribbean island there lives a shy underwater tribe called
the ciguapas, whose feet are attached backward. A young ciguapa
girl's curiosity about humans almost gives away their secret when
she encounters a human family having a picnic. Based on native
Dominican folklore. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000.
Dicey's Song BR 13291
by Cynthia Voigt
2 volumes (Reissue)
After their ordeals in Homecoming (BR 13290), Dicey is
looking forward to settling in with her eccentric grandmother
near the Chesapeake Bay and hopes her brothers and sister will be
happy there. But building new ties takes more time and effort
than Dicey anticipated. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1982.
It's Not Easy Being Bad BR 13368
by Cynthia Voigt
2 volumes
From the first day of seventh grade, Mikey and her best friend,
Margalo, feel like "nobodies" in junior high. Then Mikey comes up
with a plan to be popular. Sequel to Bad, Badder, Baddest (BR
11620). For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Smuggler's Treasure BR 13391
by Sarah Masters Buckey
1 volume
1814. Eleven-year-old Elisabet Holder travels from Boston to New
Orleans to live with relatives after her father, a ship's
captain, is captured by the British during the War of 1812. There
she stumbles upon a treasure map that could provide her father's
ransom. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Hoofbeats of Danger BR 13393
by Holly Hughes
1 volume
Red Buttes Station, 1860. Eleven-year-old Annie loves living on a
Pony Express outpost in the Nebraska Territory. But someone is
misusing her favorite horse, Magpie, and Annie is determined to
find out who the culprit is. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Voices at Whisper Bend BR 13394
by Katherine Ayres
1 volume
During World War II twelve-year-old Charlotte and her classmates
in Pennsylvania collect scrap metal to help in the war effort.
When the collection is stolen from the school, Charlotte takes a
major risk to find the thief. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Secrets on 26th Street BR 13395
by Elizabeth McDavid Jones
1 volume
New York City, 1914. Widowed Rose O'Neal's struggle to support
her children is eased tremendously by Bea, a helpful new boarder
from England. Rose's eleven-year-old daughter, Susan, really
likes the British guest, but she also suspects there is something
mysterious going on. Then Susan's mother disappears! For grades
4-7. 1999.
The Two Princesses of Bamarre BR 13432
by Gail Carson Levine
2 volumes
Until Princess Meryl was struck with the Gray Death, Princess
Addie had always been afraid of everything. Now Addie battles
specters, gryphons, ogres, and dragons while seeking a cure for
her sister. Along the way, she fulfills an ancient prophecy. For
grades 5-8. Bestseller 2001.
Likes Me, Likes Me Not: Two of a Kind BR 13446
by Megan Stine
1 volume
As the Spring Fling dance approaches, Mary-Kate and her twin
Ashley hope to have dates with the boys they have crushes on,
Grant and Ross. But the boys invite other girls, and the twins
plot revenge. For grades 4-7. Bestseller 2001.
The Case of the High Seas Secret: The New Adventures of Mary-
Kate and Ashley BR 13448
by Alice Leonhardt
1 volume
When the Olsen family boards the Jolly Roger for a
Caribbean cruise, twins Mary-Kate and Ashley join a scavenger
hunt. The clues are a fun way to explore the ship, until someone
begins stealing the prizes. The twin detectives want to find the
thief and win the grand prize. For grades 4-7. Bestseller 2001.
Green Eggs and Ham BR 13450
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
In this rhyming story, Sam-I-am wants his companion to try this
dish of green eggs and ham. Sam-I-am follows him everywhere
begging him just to taste them. And finally Sam-I-am succeeds!
For grades K-3. 1960.
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back! BR 13451
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
In this sequel to The Cat in the Hat (BR13461), the Cat in
the Hat eats cake in the bathtub while the mother is away. The
children are upset by the mess, but the Cat in the Hat calls on
many Little Cats to help him clean up. For grades K-3. 1958.
The Little House BR 13455
by Virginia Lee Burton
1 volume (Reissue)
The story of a pretty little house built for a family by a man
who never wanted it to be sold. The seasons and the years pass,
and gradually a city surrounds the little house until it is
rescued in a wonderful way. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal.
1942.
The Cat in the Hat BR 13461
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
A story in rhyme tells about two bored children sitting at home
on a rainy day while their mother is out. Then the Cat in the
Hat arrives on their door mat to show them good fun with his
tricks and games. For grades K-3. 1957.
The Boxes BR 13480
by William Sleator
1 volume
Mysterious Uncle Marco gives fifteen-year-old orphan Annie two
peculiar boxes and warns her not to open them. But curiosity
overcomes her, and she peers into one--unleashing creatures who
communicate with her telepathically. Then she wonders, "What is
in the second?" For grades 5-8. 1998.
Bully Trouble BR 13486
by Joanna Cole
1 volume
Eddie, the neighborhood bully, picks on best friends Arlo and
Robby, stealing their food whenever he can. But Arlo and Robby
come up with a red-hot plan to make him stop. For grades K-3.
Bestseller 1989.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them BR 13499
by J.K. Rowling
1 volume
Special edition of an approved textbook used by Harry Potter at
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An A-to-Z listing of
magical beasts, it briefly describes such creatures as the
centaur, hippogriff, troll, unicorn, and ten breeds of dragon.
For grades 4-7. Bestseller 2001.
Quidditch through the Ages BR 13500
by J.K. Rowling
1 volume
A history of the game avidly enjoyed and played at Hogwarts
School. Begins with the evolution of the flying broomstick--which
Harry Potter excels at maneuvering. Discusses the rules of
Quidditch, famous teams of other centuries, and worldwide
developments of the game. For grades 4-7. Bestseller 2001.
Sam's Wild West Christmas BR 13518
by Nancy Antle
1 volume
On Christmas Eve, Sam and the members of his Wild West Show help
a trainful of people who were robbed. Sam and Rodeo Rosie follow
the robbers' trail and find that outlaws Flo and Bo have captured
a "very unmerry-looking gentleman in a red suit." For grades K-3.
2000.
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