We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea BR 17526
by Arthur Ransome
3 volumes
While on board a yacht, John, Roger, Susan, and Titty Walker--who have only
rowed dinghies--find themselves adrift in the fog, heading out to
the North Sea. John takes charge when a gale blows them toward
Holland. Sequel to Pigeon Post (BR 17525). For
grades 4-7. 1937.
Picts and the Martyrs; or, Not Welcome at All BR 17530
by Arthur Ransome
3 volumes
Nancy and Peggy have their hopes for a glorious holiday-without-parents
dashed when their stern great-aunt arrives, uninvited, to supervise
them. The girls hide their houseguests, Dick and his sister
Dorothea, in a cabin in the woods. Sequel to Missee Lee (BR 17529). For grades 4-7. 1943.
Winter Knights: The Edge Chronicles, Book 8 BR 17604
by Paul Stewart
2 volumes
Quint finally begins his training at the Knights Academy, and Maris adjusts
to life in Undertown. But snow storms and ice blizzards threaten the
very existence of Sanctaphrax, while ancient feuds pose a danger of
another kind. Sequel to Freeglader (BR 16782). For grades
6-9. 2005.
Carrot Seed BR 17328
by Ruth Krauss
1 volume
Despite everyone's dire predictions, a little boy has faith that the carrot
seed he plants and tends will grow into a carrot. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 1945.
Top Job BR 17044
by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
1 volume
On career day, students take turns telling the class about their parents'
jobs. One boy laughs when a girl says her father changes light
bulbs, but the whole group is interested when she explains where and
how he does it. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2007.
Wednesday Wars BR 17810
by Gary D. Schmidt
2 volumes
Long Island, 1967. Seventh-grader Holling Hoodhood knows that Mrs. Baker
"hates his guts" because she would have Wednesday afternoons free if
he went to catechism or Hebrew school like his classmates. Mrs.
Baker worries about her husband in Vietnam and introduces a
reluctant Holling to Shakespeare. For grades 5-8. Newbery Honor.
2007.
Changes for Julie: An American Girl, 1974; Book 6 BR 17631
by Megan McDonald
1 volume
San Francisco 1976. Fifth-grader Julie lands in detention for writing a note to help her
friend Joy, who is deaf. Vowing to change the detention system,
Julie runs for student-body president. With Joy as her running mate,
Julie faces unexpected opposition. For grades 3-6. 2007.
Good Luck, Ivy: An American Girl, 1976; Book 7 BR 17632
by Lisa Yee
1 volume
San Francisco, 1976. Ten-year-old Ivy Ling--best friends with Julie
Albright from Meet Julie (BR 17626)--faces a big
decision. The Ling family reunion is scheduled on the same day as
the all-city gymnastics tournament. Ivy's team is counting on her
and so are her parents. 2007.
Happy New Year, Julie: An American Girl, 1974; Book 3 BR 17628
by Megan McDonald
1 volume
San Francisco, 1974. Shuttling between their mother's and father's houses
to celebrate Christmas is no fun for Julie and her sister Tracy. But
Julie finds comfort in sharing the Chinese New Year traditions of
her best friend, Ivy Ling, and in thinking about new beginnings. For
grades 3-6. 2007.
Julie and the Eagles: An American Girl, 1974; Book 4 BR 17629
by Megan McDonald
1 volume
When Julie and Ivy visit a wildlife rescue center, they meet Shasta and
Sierra, two bald eagles. The center needs funds to return them to
their natural habitat, so Julie plans a unique way to bring the
eagles' plight to public attention on Earth Day. For grades 3-6.
2007.
Julie Tells Her Story: An American Girl, 1974; Book 2 BR 17627
by Megan McDonald
1 volume
San Francisco, 1974. Fourth-grader Julie Albright's school project includes
reporting on the worst thing that ever happened to her. She
considers recounting the way she broke her finger but, because her
family is so important to her, decides to tell the truth about her
parents' divorce. For grades 3-6. 2007.
Julie's Journey: An American Girl, 1974; Book 5 BR 17630
by Megan McDonald
1 volume
1976. Julie and her sister Tracy join their cousins on a three-week covered
wagon trip to celebrate the Bicentennial in Valley Forge,
Pennsylvania, on the Fourth of July. The journey is filled with
adventures, challenges, and self-discovery as Julie makes a special
contribution to America's birthday. For grades 3-6. 2007.
Meet Julie: An American Girl, 1974; Book 1 BR 17626
by Megan McDonald
1 volume
San Francisco, 1974. After Julie's parents divorce, she moves to a
different neighborhood. The new elementary school does not have a
girls' basketball team, so Julie fights for the right to play on the
boys' team. For grades 3-6. 2007.
Hunting the Hunter: On the Run, Book 6 BR 17844
by Gordon Korman
1 volume
When Aiden and Meg Falconer discover that their parents' freedom from
prison is in the hands of a killer and madman named Hairless Joe,
the siblings vow to trap him--whatever the dangers. Sequel to Public Enemies (BR 17843). For grades 4-7. 2006.
Dragon Flight BR 18204
by Jessica Day George
2 volumes
Creel, the heroine of Dragon Slippers (BR 17590), is summoned to
the palace to use her expertise against an evil dragon that
threatens the kingdom. She also looks forward to sharing adventures
again with Prince Luka, the king's youngest son. For grades 5-8.
2008.
Twice upon a Marigold BR 17866
by Jean Ferris
2 volumes
After a quiet year of amnesia in a small town, wicked Queen Olympia regains
her memory and a desire to wrench power from King Swithbert.
Christian and Marigold counter with a scheme of their own. Sequel to Once upon a Marigold (BR 16972). For grades 5-8.
2008.
Julia Gillian (and the Art of Knowing) BR 18206
by Alison McGhee
1 volume
Nine-year-old Julia Gillian learns a lot about facing fear when she and her
Saint Bernard, Bigfoot, take long walks through their Minneapolis
neighborhood one hot summer. As she interacts with neighbors, Julia
seeks the courage to finish reading a book that might have an
unhappy ending. For grades 3-6. 2008.
Big Six BR 17528
by Arthur Ransome
3 volumes
Members of the Coot Club, a bird protection society, are sailing on the Norfolk Broads when they are accused of setting boats adrift. The friends' clever detective work proves their innocence. Sequel to Secret Water (BR 17527). For grades 4-7. 1940.
Great Northern? BR 17531
by Arthur Ransome
3 volumes
John, Susan, Titty, Roger, Nancy, Peggy, Dorothea, and Dick are on holiday
in the Hebrides when Dick discovers a pair of great northern divers.
The children race to save the birds from an unscrupulous
egg-collector. Sequel to The Picts and the Martyrs (BR
17530). For grades 4-7. 1947.
Missee Lee BR 17529
by Arthur Ransome
3 volumes
The Walker and Blackett children and Uncle Jim are shipwrecked during their
voyage around the world. Cast ashore on the China coast, they become
captives of Miss Lee, a Chinese pirate's daughter. Sequel to The
Big Six (BR 17528). For grades 4-7. 1941.
Secret Water BR 17527
by Arthur Ransome
3 volumes
The Walkers are set for a camping trip when Commander Walker is recalled
from leave. He lets the children go on their own, with supplies and
an unmarked map, to an uncharted island. Sequel to We Didn't
Mean to Go to Sea (BR 17526). For grades 4-7. 1939.
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