Braille Book Review May-June 2011 Volume 80, Number 3 About Braille Book Review Braille Book Review is published bimonthly in braille, large-print, and online formats and distributed at no cost to blind and physically handicapped individuals who participate in the Library of Congress reading program. It lists braille books and magazines available through a network of cooperating libraries and carries news of developments in library services. The braille edition also lists NLS audiobooks appearing in Talking Book Topics with brief annotations. The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles recently added to the national collection, which contains thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including bestsellers, classics, biographies, romance novels, mysteries, and how-to guides. Some books in Spanish are also available. 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Library of Congress, Washington 2011 Catalog Card Number 53-31800 ISSN 0006-873X Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Nonfiction Fiction Books for Children Nonfiction Fiction Braille Magazines ### In Brief Newsstand The following announcements may be of interest to readers. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements selectively, as space permits. The items mentioned, however, are not part of the NLS program, and their listing does not imply endorsement. National Association of Guide Dog Users launches hotline Any service-animal users who may have been denied access to an event or facility because of their companion may speak directly with a trained advocate through the new National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU) toll-free education and advocacy hotline at 1-866-972-3647. The hotline, created with financial support from the National Federation of the Blind, also provides general information about service animals and the legal rights of those who use them. NAGDU plans to expand the hotline to include state-specific information and offer advice in multiple languages. AdaptiveVoice releases software to assist BARD users Patrons who use the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) service may find the AdaptiveVoice application CDesk for Media helpful. The new software offers another way to download books from BARD. Users enter a title or author and then select the book they are searching for from a spoken results list. The software automatically logs into BARD, downloads the desired content, unzips the file, and saves it directly to a USB cartridge. CDesk for Media is also compatible with Bookshare and can conduct simultaneous searches across Bookshare and BARD. It may be downloaded from www.cdeskforbooks.com and costs $39. ### _Books for Adults_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Note:_ For the information of the reader, a notice may appear immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of violence, strong language, or explicit descriptions of sex. The word "some" before any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurrence, as in "some strong language." Adult Nonfiction Adult Nonfiction A Lifetime of Wisdom: Embracing the Way God Heals You BR 18150 by Joni Eareckson Tada 2 volumes The founder of a Christian disability advocacy organization, herself quadriplegic, uses biblical scripture to explain the contradictions between misfortune and God’s goodness. Describes her response to her own teenage accident and her state of mind forty years later. Advocates living in the “now” and discusses reasons for suffering. 2009. BR 18150 ## Trick or Treatment: The Undeniable Facts about Alternative Medicine BR 18153 by Simon Singh and Edzard Ernst 3 volumes A science journalist and a professor of complementary medicine examine the history of acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine, and other alternative treatments. They describe the principles of evidence-based medicine, including clinical trials, the placebo effect, and ethical considerations. 2008. BR 18153 ## Don’t Steal Copyrighted Stuff! Avoiding Plagiarism and Illegal Internet Downloading BR 18164 by Ann Graham Gaines 2 volumes Defines plagiarism, copyright, and fair use, specifically applying these legal concepts to students. Discusses research projects, citations, music and software downloads, and the permissions process. Provides advice on protecting your own creative work. For junior and senior high readers. 2008. BR 18164 ## Mutiny: The True Events That Inspired The Hunt for Red October BR 18265 by David Hagberg and Boris Gindin 3 volumes Writing with novelist David Hagberg, former Soviet naval officer Boris Gindin, now an American citizen, provides an eyewitness account of the mutiny that occurred on the submarine Storozhevoy in November 1975. Those events were the basis for Tom Clancy’s 1984 thriller The Hunt for Red October (BR 7205). 2008. BR 18265 ## One Hundred Questions and Answers about Advanced and Metastatic Breast Cancer BR 18460 by Lillie D. Shockney and Gary R. Shapiro 2 volumes Medical specialists concentrate on the advanced stages of the disease of breast cancer. Gives practical answers about treatment options, medical team selection, quality-of-life issues, and clinical trials. 2009. BR 18460 ## Keys to American History: Understanding Our Most Important Historic Documents BR 18593 by Richard Panchyk 3 volumes Seventy-two entries arranged chronologically include the 1606 First Charter of Virginia, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Japanese relocation order, the Civil Rights Act, the Patriot Act, and the 2002 resolution to use armed forces in Iraq. Provides historic context and contemporary viewpoints for each. For junior and senior high readers. 2008. BR 18593 ## Nature’s Clocks: How Scientists Measure the Age of Almost Everything BR 18627 by Doug Macdougall 3 volumes A geochronologist describes radioactive isotopes as tiny clocks existing in nearly every natural substance and discusses their use to explore deep time. Traces the development of radiometric dating methods, highlights the scientists involved, and details the resulting discoveries, including the surprising age of four grains of Australian zircon crystal. 2008. BR 18627 ## Art of the Slow Cooker: Eighty Exciting New Recipes BR 18629 by Andrew Schloss 2 volumes Describes the mechanics of a slow cooker and showcases dozens of recipes, including soups, desserts, and vegetarian fare. Offers preparation tips for creating succulent dishes such as Moroccan red lentil soup, bistro beef stew, curried vegetables and dal, chocolate-pudding cake, and warm party drinks. 2008. BR 18629 ## One Hundred Questions and Answers about Pancreatic Cancer BR 18788 by Eileen O’Reilly and Joanne Frankel Kelvin 2 volumes An oncologist and a clinical nurse discuss the basics of pancreatic cancer—its diagnosis, stages, and treatment, as well as quality-of-life issues. They use case studies of patients to address common concerns regarding drugs, surgery, side effects, and lifestyle changes. 2010. BR 18788 ## Gluten-Free, Hassle-Free: A Simple, Sane, Dietitian-Approved Program for Eating Your Way Back to Health BR 18789 by Marlisa Brown 3 volumes Nutritionist/chef discusses celiac disease and the importance of a grain-free diet for people who cannot tolerate wheat, rye, or barley. Provides strategies for employing different products in the kitchen without sacrificing taste. Includes more than a hundred recipes. 2010. BR 18789 ## The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America BR 18814 by Steven Johnson 2 volumes Biography of British chemist and ordained minister Joseph Priestley (1733–1804) discusses his contributions to natural philosophy, science, religion, and politics. Describes Priestley’s relationships with Ben-jamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and other Americans and highlights his discovery of oxygen. 2008. BR 18814 ## Dream Lucky: When FDR Was in the White House, Count Basie Was on the Radio, and Everyone Wore a Hat BR 18903 by Roxane Orgill 2 volumes Award-winning music critic celebrates the sounds, people, and events of the years 1936 through 1938, as America emerged from the Great Depression. In a series of brief narratives, Orgill chronicles Amelia Earhart’s around-the-world flight attempts, Joe Louis’s triumph over German boxer Max Schmeling, and the rise of big bands. 2008. BR 18903 ## Adult Fiction The Wings of the Dove BR 18157 by Henry James 5 volumes Wealthy young American Milly Theale, doomed by illness to an early death, remains determined to experience life, however brief. Londoners Kate Croy and Merton Densher, impoverished lovers, conspire to dupe the charming but naive heiress and obtain her fortune. But fate intervenes. Includes a 2003 introduction. 1902. BR 18157 ## Richer than Rubies BR 18159 by Tessa Barclay 3 volumes Wealthy businessman Ivan Digby commissions jewelry artist Jo Radcliffe to redesign the famed nineteenth-century Fieldingley ruby necklace for his fiancée. When the jewels are identified as fake, Jo is caught between Ivan and photographer Tim Fieldingley, whose grandmother sold Ivan the necklace. Some descriptions of sex. 2006. BR 18159 ## Heat Lightning BR 18165 by John Sandford 3 volumes Minnesota investigator Virgil Flowers, from Dark of the Moon (BR 17391), puzzles over corpses left on veterans’ memorials. The victims have lemons in their mouths—a tactic used in Vietnam War executions. Flowers pursues an elusive acquaintance of the victims. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2008. BR 18165 ## Sleeping Arrangements BR 18168 by Madeleine Wickham 2 volumes British Chloe looks forward to staying at a friend’s villa in Spain with her longtime partner Philip and their two sons. Meanwhile Hugh, who dumped Chloe years earlier, has unknowingly booked the same villa for his family. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2001. BR 18168 ## The Rainbow BR 18418 by D.H. Lawrence 5 volumes Rural England. Follows the lives and loves of three generations of the Brangwen family. Farmer Tom Brangwen marries Polish widow Lydia and adopts her daughter Anna as his own. All seek individual fulfillment, but it is Anna’s spirited child Ursula who defies convention. 2007 introduction by James Wood. 1915. BR 18418 ## Living Proof: A Charlie Resnick Mystery BR 18432 by John Harvey 2 volumes Nottingham inspector Resnick and his team juggle two cases: a prostitute is stabbing her johns, one of whom dies, and an American crime writer in town for a convention is plagued by anonymous, threatening letters and increasingly disturbing pranks. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. BR 18432 ## Easy Meat: A Charlie Resnick Mystery BR 18435 by John Harvey 3 volumes The apparent suicide of a fifteen-year-old delinquent being held in police custody prompts a probe by detective Bill Aston. When Aston is found beaten to death, Inspector Charlie Resnick and his team’s investigation takes them into the depths of the British underclass. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1996. BR 18435 ## The Naked and the Dead BR 18541 by Norman Mailer 6 volumes Novel of World War II in which an American infantry platoon invades the Japanese-held island of Anopopei. Mailer explores the soldiers’ behavior and emotions under the extreme stress of jungle warfare. Includes 1998 introduction by the author. Strong language and some violence. 1948. BR 18541 ## The Ambassadors BR 18610 by Henry James 5 volumes Acting as the wealthy Mrs. Newsome’s ambassador, conscientious Massachusetts- based newspaper editor Lambert Strether journeys to Paris to retrieve Newsome’s errant son Chad. When Chad’s suave demeanor and the city’s charm distract Strether from his mission, Mrs. Newsome sends another envoy. Edited with a 2008 introduction by Adrian Poole. 1903. BR 18610 ## A Passage to India BR 18628 by E.M. Forster 4 volumes Englishwoman Mrs. Moore visits her son, a magistrate, in India, where she befriends charming, well-respected Muslim doctor Aziz. When Aziz is accused of assaulting Mrs. Moore’s young compatriot, a scandal erupts that illuminates the conflict of cultures and personalities during the wane of British rule. Includes 2005 introduction. 1924. BR 18628 ## Impact BR 18713 by Douglas Preston 3 volumes Seemingly random circumstances—two women searching for a crashed meteor off the coast of Maine, a young California scientist secretly continuing his murdered mentor’s research, and a former CIA agent tracing the origins of radioactive gems—lead to a startling discovery near Mars. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2009. BR 18713 ## Oh. My. Gods. BR 18714 by Tera Lynn Childs 2 volumes Phoebe Castro’s life turns upside down when her mother becomes engaged to a near stranger and moves herself and Phoebe to Serfopoula, Greece. After Phoebe learns her new school is an academy for descendants of Greek gods, she tries to fit in. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2008. BR 18714 ## Goddess Boot Camp BR 18715 by Tera Lynn Childs 2 volumes Part goddess Phoebe Castro has only sixteen days to get her new powers under control before the gods require her to pass a test. Phoebe’s stepfather Damian enrolls her in Goddess Boot Camp. Sequel to Oh. My. Gods. (BR 18714). Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2008. BR 18715 ## Funny How Things Change BR 18716 by Melissa Wyatt 2 volumes Lisa convinces her boyfriend Remy to escape from their mountain town in West Virginia and move away with her when she starts college. But when Remy meets Dana, an outsider painting a mural on the community water tower, Remy reevaluates his future—and his home. For senior high readers. 2009. BR 18716 ## The Demon’s Lexicon BR 18719 by Sarah Rees Brennan 3 volumes Brothers Nick and Alan Ryves live on the run from magicians and demons. When classmates Mae and her brother Jamie arrive unannounced at the Ryves home requesting aid, Nick refuses. But then Alan endangers himself helping them, forcing Nick to act. For senior high and older readers. 2009. BR 18719 ## Perfect Chemistry BR 18720 by Simone Elkeles 3 volumes Assigned as lab partners in senior chemistry, well-to-do Brittany Ellis and Latino Blood gang member Alex Fuentes clash in and out of class. As their heated exchanges lead to a forbidden attraction, their lives begin to change. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. 2009. BR 18720 ## The Someday List: Jubilant Soul, Book 1 BR 18723 by Stacy Hawkins Adams 2 volumes A friend’s terminal illness prompts disillusioned housewife Rachelle Covington to make a list of goals. She visits her old college town of Jubilant, Texas, where she encounters her ex-husband, church music director Troy Hardy. Rachelle must reexamine her attitude toward Troy, herself, and God before returning to her family. 2009. BR 18723 ## Shooting Star BR 18724 by Fredrick McKissack 2 volumes Talented Jomo Rodgers finishes his first year on the varsity football team and draws the attention of the press and college scouts. After recruiters comment about his small size, Jomo tries steroids, becomes addicted, and struggles to maintain control of his life. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2009. BR 18724 ## Venetia BR 18809 by Georgette Heyer 3 volumes Yorkshire, England. Beautiful, isolated spinster Venetia Lanyon stays at home managing the family estate and caring for her sickly brother while another sibling fights Napoleon. Venetia becomes fascinated by her scandalous neighbor Lord Damerel, a rake, and the two become friends before falling in love. 1958. BR 18809 ## A Blue and Gray Christmas BR 18817 by Joan Medlicott 2 volumes When a historic restoration crew unearths a rusty box, friends Grace, Amelia, and Hannah discover it contains the diaries and letters of two soldiers—one Southern and one Northern—chronicling the Civil War era in Covington, North Carolina. The women track down the men’s descendants and arrange a reunion. 2009. BR 18817 ## Fields of Grace BR 18819 by Kim Vogel Sawyer 3 volumes 1872. Mennonites Reinhardt and Lillian Vogt leave Russia for Kansas to avoid having their oldest son drafted into the army. Joining them on the voyage is Reinhardt’s foster brother Eli. When tragedy strikes aboard ship, Lillian and Eli are forced to make a critical decision. 2009. BR 18819 ## Witch and Wizard BR 18902 by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet 2 volumes Soldiers from the New Order government kidnap and imprison siblings Wisty and Whit Allgood, accusing them of the outlawed practice of witchcraft and wizardry. But Wisty and Whit discover their powers and fight to survive. For senior high readers. 2009. BR 18902 ## In a Gilded Cage: A Molly Murphy Mystery BR 18914 by Rhys Bowen 2 volumes New York City. Suffragette Emily Boswell hires Irish immigrant Molly Murphy to uncover the truth about Emily’s missionary parents’ deaths and the loss of her inheritance. Molly simultaneously tracks wealthy Fanny Poindexter’s errant husband. But when Fanny dies suddenly, allegedly from the flu, Molly suspects foul play. 2009. BR 18914 ## The Battle of Jericho BR 18916 by Sharon M. Draper 2 volumes High school junior Jericho and his cousin Josh are invited to join a prestigious club at Frederick Douglass High. But the hazing the pledges have to go through causes Jericho to doubt the group’s benefits. Then a tragedy occurs. For senior high readers. 2003. BR 18916 ## November Blues BR 18917 by Sharon M. Draper 2 volumes Two months after her boyfriend Josh dies, sixteen-year-old November finds out that she is pregnant. She faces difficult options with support from her mother, girlfriends, and Josh’s cousin Jericho. Sequel to The Battle of Jericho (BR 18916). For senior high readers. Coretta Scott King Honor Book. 2007. BR 18917 ## Lady Eugenia’s Holiday BR 18919 by Shirley Marks 1 volume To make up for delaying her London debut for her sister’s sake, Lady Eugenia Abbott goes on holiday to Brighton with her great-aunt Rose. Helped by her aunt’s influence, Eugenia attends many social events, makes friends, and falls in love with a mysterious duke. 2009. BR 18919 ## The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella BR 18998 by Stephenie Meyer 1 volume Seattle. Fifteen-year old Bree Tanner doesn’t know whom to trust as Riley’s army of newborn vampires attacks the Cullens and Bella. Bree struggles to learn the truth before time runs out. Companion to Eclipse (BR 18180). Some violence. For senior high readers. 2010. BR 18998 ## ### _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Children’s Nonfiction Einstein Adds a New Dimension: The Story of Science, Book 3 BR 17839 by Joy Hakim 6 volumes Examines Albert Einstein’s discoveries in the quantum world, the theory of relativity, and nuclear physics. Discusses the way his theories revolutionized scientific thinking about the universe and led to modern inventions from the atom bomb to cell phones. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2007. BR 17839 ## Around the World Cookbook BR 18154 by Abigail Johnson Dodge 1 volume More than fifty recipes plus background information on international foods such as miso soup, shrimp pad Thai, tandoori chicken legs, kebabs, tabbouleh, gazpacho, German potato salad, shepherd’s pie, scones, cheese quesadillas, tostones, jambalaya, and cornbread. Covers kitchen basics from cleaning hands to washing utensils. For grades 4-7. 2008. BR 18154 ## Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt BR 18717 by Michael L. Cooper 1 volume Biography of the twenty-sixth U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919). Describes Roosevelt’s battles with severe asthma as a child and life as a high- spirited man with a sense of adventure who demonstrated courage on the battlefield. Discusses his family life, political career, and conservation efforts. For grades 6-9. 2009. BR 18717 ## Animal Aha! Thrilling Discoveries in Wildlife Science BR 18721 by Diane Swanson 1 volume Highlights six instances when field scientists observed previously unrecorded animal behavior: gorillas using tools, elephants recognizing themselves in mirrors, dolphins doing math, parrots speaking intelligently, cockroaches learning at night, and pythons’ hearts enlarging while eating. For grades 3-6. 2009. BR 18721 ## Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook BR 18798 by Boy Scouts of America 2 volumes This 2008 reprint explains the requirements for earning the Tiger Cub badge for first-grade or seven-year-old boys. Details each of the five achievements, including family and den activities. Reviews the initial Bobcat badge requirements. Provides an introductory guide for scouts’ adult partners. For grades K-3. 2001. BR 18798 ## Our Choice: How We Can Solve the Climate Crisis; Young Readers Edition BR 18800 by Al Gore 2 volumes This follow-up to An Inconvenient Truth (BR 17616) discusses ways humans can live in balance with the natural world. Topics include carbon-free energy such as solar, wind, or nuclear power; reforestation; soil conservation; and reduced consumption of material goods. For grades 4-7. 2009. BR 18800 ## Afghanistan BR 18806 by Susan Whitfield 1 volume Turbulent history of the landlocked Central Asian country of Afghanistan. Covers the 1979 invasion by the Soviet Union, the 1989 outbreak of the six-year civil war, and the 1994–2001 rule of the Taliban. Describes the land’s tribal societies, languages, natural resources, geography, and customs. For grades 3-6. 2008. BR 18806 ## Israel BR 18807 by Emma Young 1 volume Geography, history, culture, and government of the Jewish state once known as Canaan. Describes Israel’s landscapes, wildlife, official languages, religions, ancient civilizations, and modern conflicts with Arab nations. For grades 3-6. 2008. BR 18807 ## Fun for the Family BR 18808 by Boy Scouts of America 1 volume Cub Scouting program that explores activities to shape family identity, develop personal skills, build teamwork at home, connect with the community, and face household challenges. Includes requirements for earning the Fun for the Family award. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2008. BR 18808 ## How to Train with a T. Rex and Win Eight Gold Medals BR 19007 by Michael Phelps 1 volume Michael Phelps describes the six years of physical training it took to win eight gold medals in swimming at the 2008 Olympics. Measures his eating in calories and pizzas, his swimming practice in meters and miles, and winning his last race by a fingernail! PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2009. BR 19007 ## Never Smile at a Monkey: And Seventeen Other Important Things to Remember BR 19010 by Steve Jenkins 1 volume Explains the unusual ways some wild creatures protect themselves. Advises you to be wary of the teeth, claws, spines, and venom of these dangerous animals: platypus, cone shell, hippopotamus, box jellyfish, stingray, cane toad, puffer fish, cobra, electric caterpillar, kangaroo, rhesus monkey, and others. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2009. BR 19010 ## Children’s Fiction Best Friends BR 18695 by Mary Bard 1 volume After Co Co, a girl from Paris, moves next door to Suzie, and they discover they each will turn twelve in July, they become best friends. Now if they can just arrange for Co Co’s father to marry Suzie’s mother, they can live together. For grades 4-7. 1955. BR 18695 ## Return to the Hundred Acre Wood: In Which Winnie-the-Pooh Enjoys Further Adventures with Christopher Robin and His Friends BR 18811 by David Benedictus 2 volumes This authorized sequel to The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh (BR 16417) presents ten new stories featuring the boy Christopher Robin and his faithful companions—Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, and Roo. For grades K-3. 2009. BR 18811 ## On Viney’s Mountain BR 18820 by Joan Donaldson 2 volumes Cumberland Mountains, Tennessee; 1879. Sixteen-year-old weaver Viney resents the young Englishmen who arrive on her mountain to build a new utopian community called Rugby. But Viney falls in love with one of the strangers even as they change her way of life. For grades 6-9. 2009. BR 18820 ## Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs BR 18915 by Ron Koertge 1 volume Fourteen-year-old Kevin writes poetry and plays baseball, but his cute girlfriend Mira has no interest in his lyrics or his games. Then he meets Amy, who is funny, plays Chopin on the piano—and is a poet. Novel in verse, sequel to Shakespeare Bats Cleanup (BR 15507). For grades 6-9. 2010. BR 18915 ## Blindsided BR 18999 by Priscilla Cummings 2 volumes Fourteen-year-old Natalie attends a boarding school for the blind to learn braille, cane use, and self-protection skills. After she and her roommate are attacked by drunks, Natalie must decide whether to retreat to her parents’ home or actively claim an independent life. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 2010. BR 18999 ## The Firefighters BR 19003 by Sue Whiting 1 volume Mrs. Iverson’s class puts out an imaginary fire on their playground. After the students rest, Mrs. Iverson surprises them with a visit from real firefighters. The children learn what to do in a burning building: “get down low and go, go, go!” PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2008. BR 19003 ## The Storyteller’s Candle/La Velita de los Cuentos BR 19004 by Lucía González 1 volume The Great Depression. Arriving from Puerto Rico, Hildamar and Santiago feel more at home in New York City after meeting librarian Pura Belpré, who invites their family to celebrate Three Kings’ Day at the library. Bilingual book in English and Spanish. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Pura Belpré Honor Book. (La Gran Depresión. Al llegar de Puerto Rico, Hildamar y Santiago se sienten más en casa en Nueva York después de una reunión con la bibliotecaria Pura Belpré, quien invita a su familia para celebrar el Día de Reyes en la biblio-teca. Libro bilingüe en Inglés y Español.) 2008. BR 19004 ## Corduroy BR 19005 by Don Freeman 1 volume A little girl shopping with her mother meets Corduroy, a toy bear in a department store. The girl and the bear know they belong together but have to figure out how to make it happen. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1968. BR 19005 ## The Sleepy Little Alphabet: A Bedtime Story from Alphabet Town BR 19006 by Judy Sierra 1 volume It’s sleepytime in Alphabet Town, but some of the little (lower-case) alphabet letters don’t want to go to bed yet. A rhyming story. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2009. BR 19006 ## The Best Horse Ever BR 19051 by Alice DeLaCroix 1 volume Abby’s dream of owning a horse, especially the gentle bay named Griffin she has ridden many times before, finally comes true. But her best friend Devon is afraid of the large animal, and Abby worries this may be the end of their friendship. For grades 3-6. 2010. BR 19051 ## Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer BR 19083 by John Grisham 2 volumes Both kids and adults ask eighth-grader Theo for legal advice because he knows the court system so well. But when his friend Julio approaches Theo about a possible surprise witness for an ongoing murder trial—the biggest in Strattenburg’s history—it’s Theo’s turn to seek counsel. For grades 5-8. 2010. BR 19083 ## ### Braille Magazines The following is a list of braille magazines in the Library of Congress program. Readers may obtain free personal subscriptions to these magazines. For information on the availability of specific magazines, consult the library that send you braille materials. Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly) Braille Book Review (bimonthly) Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly) Braille Music Magazine (British monthly) Conundrum (British monthly) Cooking Light (11 issues) ESPN: The Magazine (biweekly) Harper's (literary; monthly) Health Newsletters (includes Harvard Health Letter, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, and University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter; monthly) Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine (monthly) Ladies' Home Journal (11 issues) Martha Stewart Living (home and entertaining; monthly) Muse (for children; 9 issues) The Musical Mainstream (quarterly) National Geographic (monthly) The New York Times Large Print Weekly (weekly) News (NLS quarterly) Parenting Early Years (11 issues) Parenting School Years (11 issues) PC World (personal computing; monthly) Playboy (11 issues) Poetry (11 issues) Popular Communications (monthly) Popular Mechanics (monthly) Popular Music Lead Sheets (irregular) Rolling Stone (popular culture; 24 issues) Science News (26 issues) Seventeen (for teens; 10 issues) Short Stories (British monthly) Spider: The Magazine for Children (9 issues) Stone Soup (children's writings; 6 issues) Update (NLS quarterly) Schedules for the following sports leagues are also available: American Baseball League National Baseball League National Basketball Association National Football League National Hockey League Women’s National Basketball Association ###