Fiction
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? BR 15043
by Bill Martin
1 volume
A child sees ten creatures that are all endangered species--bald
eagles, water buffalo, sea lions, black panthers, green sea
turtles, and others--and dreams they are free. Companion to
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (BR 09944).
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2003.
Private and Confidential: A Story about Braille BR
15046
by Marion Ripley
1 volume
When ten-year-old Laura discovers that her new Australian pen
pal, Malcolm, has vision problems, she learns how to use a
neighbor's braille machine in order to write to him. Includes an
alphabet card and a braille message. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-
4 and older readers. 2003.
Losing Forever BR 15115
by Gayle Friesen
2 volumes
Fifteen-year-old Jessica tries hard to cope with her mother's
remarriage plans until her future stepsister shows up. Angela,
Jessica's age, is beautiful and disturbed, but friends and family
help Jessica to accept her new life. Some strong language. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.
The City of Ember BR 15120
by Jeanne DuPrau
2 volumes
A city planned to survive for two hundred years, now in year 241,
suffers shortages--and a secret message-bearing box is missing.
Independent-thinking twelve-year-olds Doon and Lina exchange
obligatory jobs and make a discovery that could change their
known world. For grades 5-8. 2003.
Escape from New Babylon: Left Behind--The Kids, Book 22 BR
15187
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
In this sequel to Secrets of New Babylon (BR 15186) Vicki
returns to the schoolhouse with newcomer Chris Traickin, although
she wonders if he can be trusted. In New Babylon, Judd and Nada
discover that Nada's brother is still alive. For grades 5-8.
2002.
Horsemen of Terror: Left Behind--The Kids, Book 23 BR
15188
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
In this sequel to Escape from New Babylon (BR 15187),
Judd's life changes forever as he is forced to endure a test from
God all alone. At the schoolhouse, Vicki's worst fears are
realized as the Global Community sets in motion a plan to trap
believers. For grades 5-8. 2002.
Uplink from the Underground: Left Behind--The Kids, Book 24
BR 15189
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
In this sequel to Horsemen of Terror (BR 15188), the
horsemen are causing havoc and killing people across the world.
The kids in the schoolhouse have developed a bold plan to help
spread the word. Meanwhile Judd is faced with the task of
stopping an assassination attempt. For grades 5-8. 2002.
Granny Torrelli Makes Soup BR 15241
by Sharon Creech
1 volume
Rosie's grandmother knows that the kitchen is a wonderful place
for trading confidences and advice in the form of stories. When
Rosie and her best friend, Bailey, who is vision impaired, have a
falling out, Granny Torrelli reunites them through cooking. For
grades 5-8. 2003.
Johnny Tremain: A Novel for Old and Young BR 15252
by Esther Forbes
2 volumes
After injuring his right hand, fourteen-year-old Johnny, a
silversmith's apprentice, becomes a messenger for the Sons of
Liberty in the days before the American Revolution. He meets
Massachusetts patriots and becomes involved in events leading to
the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington. For grades 5-8.
Newbery Medal. 1943.
Secret Heart BR 15260
by David Almond
1 volume
Stammering Joe Maloney, bullied by the boys in his village
school, dreams of tigers. When a shabby circus comes to town, he
finds a soul mate in Corinna, a trapeze artist, and other
performers. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Pooh Invents a New Game BR 15293
by A.A. Milne
1 volume
Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, and Roo are racing sticks on the
river when Eeyore floats by. Eeyore is more concerned about who
bounced him into the river than how he gets out. Christopher
Robin calms things down. Beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4.
2003.
The Case of the Troublesome Turtle: The High-Rise Private
Eyes, Book 4 BR 15294
by Cynthia Rylant
1 volume
A toy store owner complains that every Friday someone is taking
the bunch of balloons tied to the front of the store. Animal
detectives Bunny and Jack go to a football game and figure out a
friendly way to solve the case. Beginning chapter book. For
grades K-3. 2001.
Pooh Goes Visiting BR 15327
by A.A. Milne
1 volume
Winnie-the-Pooh eats so much while visiting Rabbit that he gets
stuck in the entrance hole when he tries to leave. Christopher
Robin comes up with a solution. Beginning chapter book. For
grades 2-4. 2002.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Diary of Bess Brennan BR
15330
by Barry Denenberg
1 volume
In 1932 twelve-year-old Bess loses her sight in a sledding
accident. Dictating her thoughts to her twin sister, Elin, on
weekend visits home, Bess keeps a diary describing life at the
Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts, where
she learns to read braille. For grades 5-8. 2002.
On the Far Side of the Mountain BR 15351
by Jean Craighead George
1 volume (Reissue)
Continues teenager Sam Gribley's wilderness survival adventures
begun in My Side of the Mountain (BR 15070). Sam's
peaceful new life is shattered when a conservation officer
confiscates his falcon and his younger sister, Alice, disappears
from their mountain home. For grades 5-8. 1990.
The River BR 15353
by Gary Paulsen
1 volume
In this sequel to Hatchet (BR 11525), Brian Robeson
returns to the wilderness with Derek Holtzer, a psychologist
investigating the nature of survival. The two are struck by
lightning, and the radio transmitter is knocked out leaving them
stranded. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991.
Doing Time Online BR 15518
by Jan Siebold
1 volume
Twelve-year-old Mitch is sentenced to community service after his
prank harms an elderly woman. To make amends he must chat online
with a nursing home resident twice a week. Over time he bonds
with Wootie Hayes, and the two become friends. For grades 4-7.
2002.
Haunting at Home Plate BR 15520
by David Patneaude
1 volume
Twelve-year-old Nelson recruits his female cousin Mike to coach
his baseball team. They are on a losing streak when they see
messages scratched in the dirt at home plate. The team wonders if
the ghost of a boy who died years ago is responsible. For grades
4-7. 2000.
Lumber Camp Library BR 15521
by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
1 volume
Vermont, 1920s. Ruby wants to be a teacher, but she has to quit
school after her father's death in a logging accident to help
care for her ten brothers and sisters. A chance meeting with an
elderly blind neighbor transforms her life. For grades 3-6. 2002.
Me Tarzan BR 15522
by Betsy Byars
1 volume
Dorothy surprises herself and everyone else when she tries out
for Tarzan in the class play. An amazing jungle yell comes out of
her--and it gets louder every time. During each rehearsal more
and more animals gather. Then the circus comes to town. For
grades 2-4. 2000.
Ruby Holler BR 15524
by Sharon Creech
1 volume
Thirteen-year-old fraternal twins Dallas and Florida have grown
up in a terrible orphanage. Their luck changes when an elderly
couple, Mr. Tiller Morey and his wife, Sairy, invite them on a
travel adventure starting from their home in a wonderful place
called Ruby Holler. For grades 4-7. 2002.
Saving Lilly BR 15525
by Peg Kehret
1 volume
Sixth-graders Erin and David have researched the topic of circus
animal abuse, so when their teacher schedules a field trip to the
Glitter Tent Circus they refuse to go. Instead they raise money
to send a mistreated elephant, Lilly, to an animal sanctuary. For
grades 3-6. 2001.
Silver Dollar Girl BR 15526
by Katherine Ayres
1 volume
Colorado, 1885. Vallie runs away from her aunt and uncle in
Pittsburgh to search for her father, who is prospecting in Aspen.
Disguised as a boy, Vallie finds adventure and danger while she
travels west. For grades 3-6. 2000.
United Tates of America BR 15527
by Paula Danziger
1 volume
Eleven-year-old Sarah "Skate" Tate faces many disappointments
entering middle school: she must endure a long bus ride every
day, her cousin and best friend finds new companions and hobbies,
and a death in the family occurs. But throughout all her trials
Skate continues a scrapbook project. For grades 4-7. 2002.
When Mack Came Back BR 15528
by Brad Strickland
1 volume
Ten-year-old Maury of Georgia takes care of his brother Ben's dog
and deals with his father's anger over Ben's joining the army
during World War II. For grades 4-7. 2000.
The Word Eater BR 15529
by Mary Amato
1 volume
Sixth-grader Lerner hates her new school until she finds Fip, a
paper-devouring magic worm. When Fip eats printed words, like
"vending machine," the signified object disappears. Lerner takes
Fip to class to get revenge on class bullies, but she gradually
learns extraordinary powers bring big responsibilities. For
grades 4-7. 2000.
Goldie and the Three Bears BR 16001
by Diane Stanley
1 volume
A little girl named Goldie has yet to find a friend to love. But
when she makes an unplanned visit to the house of some bears, she
finds what she is looking for. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade
2. 2003.
My Family Plays Music BR 16002
by Judy Cox
1 volume
An African American girl joins her musical family playing on a
variety of instruments in various settings. She participates in a
marching band and a string quartet and performs at church, in a
café, in a ballroom, and in a concert. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 2003.
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