FOR YOUNGER READERS 1992-1993 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Washington, DC 1993 FICTION Adventure Cassettes Adventures in Babysitting RC 33354 by Elizabeth Faucher narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Chris Parker had planned on it being the best night of her life. She and her boyfriend, Mike, would drive into Chicago to Le Ciel Bleu to celebrate their anniversary. So why is she spending the night being chased by car thieves, singing in a blues club, and scaring off a gang of thugs? She's babysitting--that's why! A novelization of the motion picture with the same title. For grades 6-9. 1987. The Big Six RC 32695 by Arthur Ransome narrated by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes Adventures of the Coot Club, a bird protection society started by Tom Dudgeon to which Dorothea and Dick belong. While sailing on the Norfolk Broads, the Coot Club members are accused of setting boats adrift. They are able to prove their innocence only after some clever detective work. Swallows and Amazons series. Sequel to _Coot Club (RC 31634)_. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1940. The Cay RC 34450 by Theodore Taylor narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette (Reissue) When the freighter on which they are traveling is torpedoed by a German submarine during World War II, a twelve-year-old white boy, blinded by a blow on the head, and an elderly black deckhand are stranded on a desert island in the Caribbean. The man's wisdom and love enable the boy to acquire courage and insight and to overcome his bigotry. For grades 5-8. 1969. Danger in Quicksand Swamp RC 33056 by Bill Wallace narrated by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Ben and his friend Jake like to play along the river near their home. Excitement over their discovery of an old buried boat intensifies when they find a treasure map inside, with an X to mark the spot. As they get close to an island where they hope the treasure is buried, they realize the island is surrounded by alligators -- and that someone is watching them. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1989. Great Northern? RC 32696 by Arthur Ransome narrated by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes John, Susan, Titty, Roger, Nancy, Peggy, Dorothea, and Dick are on a seafaring holiday in the Hebrides. When Dick, the naturalist, discovers a pair of great northern divers nesting, the children save the birds from being shot by an unscrupulous egg collector. Swallows and Amazons series. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1947. Island of Ogres RC 34461 by Lensey Namioka narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette A mystery-adventure set in sixteenth-century Japan. Kajiro, a ronin (unemployed samurai), dissipated by alcohol and idleness, has been given an assignment: travel to the island to spy on the commander and report back on his fitness to the ruling family's chamberlain. Upon his arrival Kajiro is mistaken for Zenta, a famous warrior, and intrigue, conspiracy, and romance ensue. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Madeline and the Gypsies RC 33513 by Ludwig Bemelmans narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Madeline and Pepito are left and forgotten on the top of the ferris wheel during a terrible storm. Taken in by a Gypsy Mama, they travel and perform with their new friends until they find Miss Clavel again. For preschool-grade 2. 1958. The Midnight Horse RC 33510 by Sid Fleischman narrated by Andy Chappell 1 cassette It's "raining bullfrogs" when readers first meet the skinny, curly haired orphan boy Touch. Touch is en route -- by horse-drawn coach -- to Cricklewood, N.H., where he will meet his great-uncle and only surviving relative, Judge Henry Wigglesforth. The boy's traveling companions are an honest blacksmith, a mysterious thief, and a shadowy figure on the coach's roof who is really the Great Chaffalo, a magician turned ghost. For grades 3-6. 1990. Missee Lee RC 32694 by Arthur Ransome narrated by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes The Swallows (John, Susan, Roger, and Titty Walker), the Amazons (Nancy and Peggy Blackett), and Uncle Jim are voyaging around the world on their schooner. When they are shipwrecked and cast ashore on the China coast, they fall into the hands of Miss Lee, a Chinese pirate's daughter. Swallows and Amazons series. Sequel to _Peter Duck (RC 30447)_. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1941. Nightmare Mountain RC 33689 by Peg Kehret narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Molly has looked forward to her visit on her aunt's llama farm in Washington state. Although she and Aunt Karen's new husband hit it off immediately, Glendon, her new cousin, dislikes her. When Aunt Karen becomes gravely ill, Glendon blames Molly. Left alone on the ranch, Molly and Glendon discover that someone is rustling valuable llamas, and they embark on an action-packed adventure to catch the thief. For grades 4-7. 1989. The Philadelphia Adventure RC 33487 by Lloyd Alexander narrated by Ed Blake 1 cassette It is 1876, and in Philadelphia the opening of the Centennial Exposition is threatened by the fiendish Dr. Helvitius. He has kidnapped two children in the care of the emperor of Brazil and vows to destroy the exposition and all the world leaders present if the emperor does not meet his demands. Desperate, President Grant lays this problem at the feet of Vesper Holly and Brinnie, her guardian. Sequel to _The Jedera Adventure (RC 30583)_. For grades 6-9. 1990. Pigeon Post RC 35331 by Arthur Ransome narrated by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes The Swallows (John, Susan, Roger, and Titty Walker), Amazons (Nancy and Peggy Blackett), and D's (Dorothea and Dick Callum) are spending their summer holidays prospecting for gold in the Lake District. In order to keep Mrs. Blackett informed of their doings they have brought along three carrier pigeons -- Homer, Sophocles, and Sappho. Swallows and Amazons series. Sequel to _Coot Club (RC 31634)_. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1983. Pippi in the South Seas RC 32510 by Astrid Lindgren narrated by Sally Darling 1 cassette (Reissue) Pippi Longstocking invites two measled friends to Kurrekurredutt, the strange and wonderful South Sea island where they discover one incredible adventure after another. Sequel to _Pippi Longstocking (RC 24423)_. For grades 3-6. 1959. The River RC 34751 by Gary Paulsen narrated by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Two years ago Brian survived a fifty-four-day ordeal of being stranded alone in the wilderness. Now they want him to do it again! The government wants to learn more about the psychology of survival. Derek, a psychologist, will accompany Brian. Shortly after they are dropped off in the wilderness Derek is struck by lightning, and their radio transmitter is knocked out. Sequel to _Hatchet (RC 30535)_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991. Secret Water RC 33143 by Arthur Ransome narrated by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes The Swallows -- John, Susan, Titty, Roger, and Bridget Walker -- are all set for a camping, sailing, and exploring holiday with their parents when Commander Walker is recalled from leave by the Admiralty. But their father decides to let the children proceed on their own and leaves them on an uncharted island with plenty of supplies and a blank map. Swallows and Amazons series. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1939. Shark beneath the Reef RC 33504 by Jean Craighead George narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Tomas, fourteen, is torn between his desire to attend high school and a future of line fishing for sharks with his grandfather. But the fish are being depleted by foreign fishing fleets who take everything captured in their nets. Tomas dreams of catching a giant whale shark and, spying a large shark near the reef, believes it is one. However, it is not the gentle plankton grazer he seeks, but rather a large hammerhead--a man-eater. For grades 6-9. 1989. The Stormy Petrel RC 33934 by Mary Stewart narrated by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Professor Rose Fenemore doesn't find much quiet time for writing. Her brother Crispin likes to have peace and tranquillity when he goes on holiday. So a rental ad for an "ivory tower" on an island off the coast of Scotland is just what they need. Crispin's delayed arrival leaves Rose time to enjoy the solitude and beauty of the island until one stormy night when her peace is shattered by the arrival of two men. For high school and older readers. 1991. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Party RC 34808 by Eleanor Hudson narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are all set to have a pizza party! Off they go to the pizza shop. There, the crime-fighting turtles foil a robbery attempt. Includes a recipe for "Splinter's Easy Pizzas." Easy reading for grades 2-4. 1991. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle RC 33473 by Avi narrated by Pam Ward 1 cassette An exciting seafaring adventure, set in 1832. Charlotte Doyle, thirteen, return- ing from school in England to join her family in Rhode Island, is deposited on a seedy ship with a ruthless, mad captain and a mutinous crew. Refusing to heed warnings about Captain Jaggery, Charlotte seeks his guidance and approval only to become his victim, a pariah to the entire crew, and a convicted murderer. For grades 5-8. 1990. Braille The Cay BR 8750 by Theodore Taylor 1 volume When the freighter on which they are traveling is torpedoed by a German submarine during World War II, a twelve-year-old white boy, blinded by a blow on the head, and an elderly black deckhand are stranded on a desert island in the Caribbean. The man's wisdom and love enable the boy to acquire courage and insight and to overcome his bigotry. For grades 5-8. 1969. Julie of the Wolves BR 8738 by Jean Craighead George 1 volume Julie, a thirteen-year-old Eskimo girl, runs away rather than agree to an arranged marriage. Lost and starving on the barren tundra, she makes friends with a pack of wolves who save her life. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1972. King of the Cloud Forests BR 9128 by Michael Morpurgo 1 volume While journeying across the Himalayas to India to escape the Japanese invasion of China, fourteen-year-old Ashley Anderson, the son of American missionaries, is separated from his companion, Uncle Sung. He is rescued by the yeti, near-humans who revere him as a messiah. Ashley must choose between returning to the violence of the village he fled and facing the tests of courage that await him as the tribe's god. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1987. The River BR 8844 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume Two years ago Brian survived a fifty-four day ordeal of being stranded alone in the wilderness. Now they want him to do it again! The government wants to learn more about the psychology of survival. Derek, a psychologist, will accompany Brian. Shortly after they are dropped off in the wilderness Derek is struck by lightning, and their radio transmitter is knocked out. Sequel to _Hatchet (BR 8059)_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991. The Stormy Petrel BR 8712 by Mary Stewart 2 volumes Professor Rose Fenemore doesn't find much quiet time for writing. Her brother Crispin likes to have peace and tranquillity when he goes on holiday. So a rental ad for an "ivory tower" on an island off the coast of Scotland is just what they need. Crispin's delayed arrival leaves Rose time to enjoy the solitude and beauty of the island until one stormy night when her peace is shattered by the arrival of two men. For high school and older readers. 1991. The Voyage of the Frog BR 8594 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume When David, fourteen and grieving over his uncle's recent death, goes out on his sailboat to scatter his uncle's ashes, he is caught in a fierce storm and carried 350 miles from home. He must survive on his own as he works out his feelings about life and death. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Animals Cassettes Aardvarks, Disembark! RC 32702 by Ann Jonas narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette After the flood, Noah called for all of the animals from aardvarks to zebras to disembark. But the ark was still full. So he called, "Everyone, disembark!" and out came zebus, and youyous, and wallabies, and voles, and a whole host of animals from "z" to "a" whose names sound unfamiliar to us today because they are now extinct or endangered. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1990. Babe: The Gallant Pig RC 33742 by Dick King-Smith narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette When Babe, the piglet, arrives at the Hogget's farm, Mrs. Hogget anticipates the juicy ham and bacon he will provide when he is a full-grown pig. Fly, the old sheepdog, dismisses Babe as just another dumb animal. But then Fly takes pity on the motherless little creature and adopts Babe. And Babe, to everyone's surprise, learns to herd sheep. For grades 4-7. 1983. Beauty RC 32668 by Bill Wallace narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Luke, eleven, isn't happy about his parents' divorce and the move with his mother to his Grandpa's Oklahoma farm. His grandfather is stern and bossy, but it's Grandpa who teaches him to ride Beauty, an elderly mare that used to belong to his mother. He pours out his feelings in Beauty's calming presence, and Beauty is very, very special to Luke. Then Beauty has a terrible accident and must be shot. For grades 5-7. 1988. Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys, and Their Monkey Business RC 32425 by Esphyr Slobodkina narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette (Reissue) Monkeys steal a peddler's caps while he sleeps beneath their tree. Although the monkeys are clever, the peddler finally outsmarts them in monkey business. For grades K-3. 1940. Cock-a-doodle Dudley RC 34305 by Bill Peet narrated by Jon Beryl 1 cassette Dudley is just a scraggly-tailed runt of a rooster, but he sure can crow. He crows longer, and louder, and with more enthusiasm than any other rooster in the nearby countryside. And his crowing delights old Sol, the sun, who considers Dudley his favorite rooster. When mean, spiteful, jealous Gunther, a goose, tries to harm Dudley, all of the other farm animals and even old Sol intervene. For grades K-3. 1990. Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lazardo RC 32830 by William Joyce narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Every year before the start of baseball season, the Lazardo family takes a trip. While on a safari in Africa, young Scotty Lazardo finds a dinosaur and names him Bob. The Lazardos bring Bob back to Pimlico Hills, where he becomes the talk of the town and the star player of the Pimlico Pirates baseball team (who had never before won a game). For grades K-3. 1988. The Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard RC 33063 by B.G. Hennessy narrated by Jon Beryl 1 cassette "There used to be a dinosaur who lived in my backyard. Sometimes I wish he still lived here." Thus begins a young boy's delightful musings of what life was like for a dinosaur born in his backyard. For preschool-grade 2. 1988. Elmer RC 34857 by David McKee narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Elmer is not gray like all the other elephants in his herd. Elmer is a patchwork of beautiful, brilliant colors, and he hates it! He hates it because the other elephants laugh and tease him day after day. When Elmer devises a way to look like all the other elephants, he and they learn to appreciate individual differences. For preschool-grade 2. 1968. Hedgehog for Breakfast RC 34724 by Ann Turner narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette When Papa tells his family (of foxes), "I'd like to have Mrs. Hedgehog for breakfast," George and Charles don't think that she'll be very tasty, but off they go to fetch her. When they return home, Mama and Papa are not there. Mrs. Hedgehog remains oblivious to their efforts to boil, roast, and bake her. And Papa returns home just in time to explain that she is the guest, not the main course! For preschool-grade 2. 1989. Henry Huggins RC 35642 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) A tonsillectomy and a broken arm are the most exciting things in Henry Huggins's life until a hungry old mutt begs for Henry's ice cream cone and a home. For grades 3-6. 1950. High-Wire Henry RC 34851 by Mary Calhoun narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Henry the cat does not like the new puppy, Buttons. With all the attention and praise that the man, the woman, and the boy are now lavishing on that silly little dog, Henry decides that he will tightrope walk on the clothesline to impress them all. And when Buttons becomes stranded on a ledge, Henry manages to save the day. For preschool-grade 2. 1991. The Incredible Journey RC 33792 by Sheila Every Burnford narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette (Reissue) A novel about three animals -- a Labrador retriever, a Siamese cat, and an old white bull terrier -- as they make their way home across 250 miles of Canadian wilderness. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1960. Julian RC 34211 by Dayal Kaur Khalsa narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette The narrator lives in a quiet little house in the country with her two peaceful cats--Victoria and her kitten, Ricky Rainbow. When the groundhogs begin to devour the vegetable garden, she acquires Julian, a barking dog to chase the groundhogs away. But Julian barks and chases, and chases and barks at everything, making life quite miserable for the cats. Until, that is, the day he helps to find the lost Ricky Rainbow. For grades K-3. 1989. Lad, a Dog RC 33608 by Albert Payson Terhune narrated by Jon Beryl 2 cassettes (Reissue) A collection of stories in which Sunnybank Lad, the author's collie companion, proves himself a hero through his courage, intelligence, and devotion. For grades 5-8. 1919. Margaret Ziegler Is Horse-Crazy RC 33710 by Crescent Dragonwagon narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Margaret Ziegler is absolutely, positively crazy about horses! She has read 157 books about horses just this year. She draws horses; she has a collection of wood, china, and plastic horses; she gallops like a horse; and she dreams day and night about the Country Life Riding Day Camp that she will attend this summer--and the real horse that she will finally have a chance to ride. For grades 2-4. 1988. Martin's Mice RC 32569 by Dick King-Smith narrated by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Martin, a farm kitten, is branded "wimp" by his brother and sister and "stupid" by the other animals for his friendly interest in mice. When he captures the pregnant mouse Drusilla, he makes her and her eventual brood his pets. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pet mice deserted him. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1988. More about Paddington RC 35782 by Michael Bond narrated by Tom Martin 1 cassette (Reissue) The Brown family of London finally resign themselves to the fact that Paddington, the undaunted Peruvian bear, is always somehow getting into and out of trouble. For grades 3-6. 1959. Paddington at Large RC 35699 by Michael Bond narrated by Tom Martin 1 cassette (Reissue) The little bear from Peru tries his paw at making toffee. Unfortunately, he also eats some of the toffee, which looks like shoe polish and feels like glue. For grades 3-6. 1962. Paddington Helps Out RC 35700 by Michael Bond narrated by Tom Martin 1 cassette (Reissue) More havoc is wrought by the Peruvian bear who captivates the hearts of all by turning tragedies into triumphs as he attempts do-it-yourself carpentry, laundering, and dumpling making. For grades 3-6. 1960. _Rats on the Roof _and Other Stories RC 35447 by James Marshall narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Seven delightfully silly stories about a wacky cast of animals including a sophisticated cat with a rat phobia, a frog who loudly admires his magnificent legs until he discovers they can be sauteed, and an owl who deters a tree-chomping brontosaurus. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1991. Riptide RC 33055 by Frances Ward Weller narrated by Jon Beryl 1 cassette When Zach names his cuddly new golden retriever Riptide Windjammer, he has no idea that he'll live up to his name. But Rip truly loves the sea and proves himself worthy of being the nineteenth lifeguard on Cape Cod's Nauset Beach. For grades K-3. 1990. R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH RC 32755 by Jane Leslie Conly narrated by Flo Gibson 1 cassette Margaret, an overweight couch potato, and her younger brother Artie, who is unable to speak, become hopelessly lost while on a camping trip. They are discovered by Christopher, one of the super-intelligent rats of NIMH. The children are accepted into the Thorn Valley community, where Margaret and Artie discover their own worth. Sequel to _Racso and the Rats of NIMH (RC 26785)_. For grades 3-6. 1990. The Secret of the Seal RC 34064 by Deborah Davis narrated by J.P. Linton 1 cassette Kyo, a young Eskimo boy hoping to kill his first seal, waits behind an ice blind, harpoon in hand. Dozing briefly, he awakens to find that a seal pup has emerged from the hole in the ice. Kyo is unable to harm the innocent-eyed creature and, over the next several days, visits the hole as the two become friends. When he learns that his uncle is hunting a seal to sell to the zoo, he resolves to save his playmate. For grades 2-4. 1989. Stranded RC 34135 by Ann Coleridge narrated by George Holmes 1 cassette On an early morning walk on the beach near his Australian seaside home, Tony finds a beached whale. Its frantic calls for help attract other whales--nineteen in all--and the town's citizens must think and work quickly to save as many of the huge mammals as possible. For grades 4-7. 1987. Strider RC 34585 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Jack Fox 1 cassette In this sequel to _Dear Mr. Henshaw (RC 21309)_, Leigh Botts, now fourteen, is still learning to cope with his parents' divorce. Leigh and his best friend Barry find a lovable, abandoned dog on the beach and name him Strider. Both boys would like to keep him, and they agree upon a unique joint custody arrangement. When Barry returns from his annual month with his mother, the custody arrangement becomes strained. For grades 3-6. 1991. The Supreme Souvenir Factory RC 33826 by James Stevenson narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette When Chester the dog becomes lost in the snowy forest, he literally falls into a new job at a factory that makes pine-needle-filled pillows that say "I pine for you." Before long it's clear that the supervisor, Mr. Sashwayte, is up to no good, and Chester and his new bat friend, Wendy, must find a way to foil Sashwayte's plan to install robots and to change products, thereby throwing everyone out of work. For grades 2-4. 1988. Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust RC 33497 by Eve Bunting narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Birds, squirrels, rabbits, porcupines, frogs, and fish all live together in the woods. Then, the Terrible Things come, and group by group the animals begin to disappear. Little Rabbit, who asks why, is told to mind his own business, and the other animals simply look the other way. But only Little Rabbit will manage to survive to tell of the horror. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1980. Tillie and the Wall RC 33688 by Leo Lionni narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette The wall had been there for as long as any of the mice could remember -- and no one seemed to notice it anymore. That is, no one except for Tillie, the youngest. She would often stare at the wall and dream, both day and night, of a fantastic world beyond the wall. One day Tillie discovered a way to the other side -- opening up a new world for the inhabitants on both sides of the wall. For preschool-grade 2. 1989. Touch the Moon RC 34836 by Marion Dane Bauer narrated by Marcia Churchill 1 cassette Counting on the horse her father said she could have for her eleventh birthday, Jennifer is bitterly disappointed to receive instead a promise of riding lessons and a china horse that he treasured as a boy. But the china figure becomes a beautiful palomino stallion that only she can see. Moonseeker, difficult and terribly afraid of being confined, can also talk, and they set out on an adventure. For grades 3-6. 1987. Tuck Triumphant RC 33576 by Theodore Taylor narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette It has been over a year since Helen trained Tuck, her blind Labrador, to use his own guide dog. The Ogdens are now adopting a Korean orphan. To their surprise, when Chok-Do arrives he is not a baby but a six-year-old, and profoundly deaf. Helen, her parents, Tuck, and Chok-Do face new challenges with courage and determination. Sequel to _The Trouble with Tuck (RC 26781)_. For grades 4-7. 1991. The Yearling RC 33466 by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings narrated by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes (Reissue) Classic story about the Baxter family, who make a precarious living on a backwoods farm in northern Florida. Their young son, Jody, tames an orphaned fawn. When the deer begins to eat the family corn, Jody is ordered to shoot him. Pulitzer Prize. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1938. Braille Ace: The Very Important Pig BR 8565 by Dick King-Smith 1 volume Ace, the great-grandson of the hero of _Babe: The Gallant Pig (BR 6725)_, is intelligent and lovable. And Ace can understand human speech. Farmer Tubbs is used to talking to his animals, but he is amazed when Ace makes his wants known through different grunts. With the help of Clarence the cat, and by flattering Megan the dog, Ace gains entry into the house and develops a fondness for TV. For grades 4-7. 1990. Alligator Shoes BR 8485 by Arthur Dorros 1 volume Alvin, the alligator, likes watching people. Mostly he sees feet and all the different types of shoes they wear. So one day Alvin decided to buy himself a pair of shoes. But he cannot decide on which pair to buy. Easy reading for grades 2-4. 1982. Bear BR 8947 by John Schoenherr 1 volume The young bear awakens one cold, rainy morning expecting the warmth and comfort of his mother, but she is not there. He looks and looks for her, but he cannot find her. Hungry, he begins to search for food. He is bitten by a lemming and frightened by a moose, and he runs into the woods. Lost and alone, he journeys across new terrain where he learns to hunt and fend for himself, as his confidence and stature mature. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1991. Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs BR 8930 by Byron Barton 1 volume A simple introduction to the many different kinds of dinosaurs--with horns and spikes and long, long necks and long, long tails--that once lived on earth. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1989. Ginger Jumps BR 8916 by Lisa Campbell Ernst 1 volume Ginger has always lived in the circus. It is an exciting life, but no one has time to play with a small, brown puppy. Ginger longs to belong to a little girl who would love being loved by Ginger. Prunella, a fancy poodle, gloats and teases Ginger, and tells her that no one will ever notice her. But Ginger overcomes her fears, upstaging Prunella and finding her little girl. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1990. The Last Dinosaur BR 8924 by Jim Murphy 1 volume Dinosaurs used to live everywhere: in the forests, near swamps and rivers, and on the open plains. Then suddenly they began to die off, and one kind after another disappeared forever. This story, set at the end of the Age of Dinosaurs, depicts what life may have been like for the last dinosaurs on earth. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1988. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH BR 8598 by Robert C. O'Brien 2 volumes Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mother mouse with housing problems, is advised to seek the help of a colony of rats. She discovers the rats, who are super-intelligent laboratory specimens, have developed a sophisticated civilization that includes computers! For grades 4-8. Newbery Medal. 1971. Much Ado about Aldo BR 8561 by Johanna Hurwitz 1 volume Aldo Sossi, eight, loves animals. His sister teases him because he calls the family cats his brothers. So Aldo is delighted when his teacher announces that the class will be studying the relationship between humans and animals. When a batch of crickets is put into their newly prepared terrariums and a package of chameleons also arrives, Aldo realizes that they are studying the food chain and swears off meat. For grades 2-4. 1978. Oats and Wild Apples BR 8901 by Frank Asch 1 volume A young cow, Calf, and Fawn, a young deer, meet near the pasture one bright day. They chase butterflies, nudge frogs, and eat wild apples and oats as they learn about each other's lives. At the end of the day, they are both quite happy to return home to their mothers. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1988. _Rats on the Roof _and Other Stories BR 8896 by James Marshall 1 volume Seven delightfully silly stories about a wacky cast of animals including a sophisticated cat with a rat phobia, a frog who loudly admires his magnificent legs until he discovers they can be sauteed, and an owl who deters a tree-chomping brontosaurus. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1991. R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH BR 8597 by Jane Leslie Conly 2 volumes Margaret, an overweight couch potato, and her younger brother Artie, who is unable to speak, become hopelessly lost while on a camping trip. They are discovered by Christopher, one of the super-intelligent rats of NIMH. The children are accepted into the Thorn Valley community, where Margaret and Artie discover their own worth. Sequel to _Racso and the Rats of NIMH (BR 6978)_. For grades 3-6. 1990. Shiloh BR 8861 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 1 volume Marty Preston, an eleven-year-old West Virginia boy, narrates a gripping account of how he comes to own a runaway dog, Shiloh. Fearing that Shiloh is being abused by Judd Travers, his owner, Marty takes him in. But his family cannot afford to feed another mouth, and Shiloh is returned. When Shiloh comes back to Marty, the boy hides him in the woods and builds a structure of lies that crumbles and compromises everyone. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1991. Sniper BR 8709 by Theodore Taylor 2 volumes Left in charge of his parents' wild-animal preserve while they travel in Africa, fifteen-year-old Ben Jepson is determined to prove to his parents that he is capable of the job. But when the chief animal handler is critically injured and a sniper begins to pick off the wild cats, Ben's responsibilities and troubles nearly overwhelm him. For grades 5-7. 1989. Strider BR 8725 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume In this sequel to _Dear Mr. Henshaw (BR 5629)_, Leigh Botts, now fourteen, is still learning to cope with his parents' divorce. Leigh and his best friend Barry find a lovable, abandoned dog on the beach and name him Strider. Both boys would like to keep him, and they agree upon a unique joint custody arrangement. When Barry returns from his annual month with his mother, the custody arrangement becomes strained. For grades 3-6. 1991. Tigress BR 8951 by Helen Cowcher 1 volume As the monkeys let out a shrill warning, the tigress leaves the Indian wildlife sanctuary, following the scents of goats and camels. She kills a young bullock and a stray camel. The herdsmen are upset. They cannot afford such losses. Together with the sanctuary ranger, they hatch a plan to protect their animals and save the tigress. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1991. Tuck Triumphant BR 8595 by Theodore Taylor 1 volume It has been over a year since Helen trained Tuck, her blind Labrador, to use his own guide dog. The Ogdens are now adopting a Korean orphan. To their surprise, when Chok-Do arrives he is not a baby but a six-year-old, and profoundly deaf. Helen, her parents, Tuck, and Chok-Do face new challenges with courage and determination. Sequel to _The Trouble with Tuck (BR 7013)_. For grades 4-7. 1991. A Visit from Dr. Katz BR 8908 by Ursula K. Le Guin 1 volume Marianne has the flu and has to stay in bed. She feels like crying until her mother promises her a visit from Dr. Katz. Dr. Katz is really two cats named Philip and Lorenzo. And when they come to visit Marianne, they give her their stomach cure, and their toe cure, and make her feel better. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1988. Where the Red Fern Grows: The Story of Two Dogs and a Boy BR 8650 by Wilson Rawls 2 volumes Ten-year-old Billy, a country boy in the Ozarks, wants a pair of coon hounds so badly that he works hard for two years to pay for them. For grades 5-8. 1961. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Cassettes Deenie RC 34307 by Judy Blume narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) Deenie, thirteen, is popular and pretty, and her mother is pushing her to become a big-time model by the time she's seventeen. Her mother also bugs her constantly about her posture. But despite Deenie's best efforts, her posture only seems to grow worse. Then the doctors discover that she has adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and Deenie is devastated by the news that she must wear a back brace for the next four years. For grades 5-8. 1973. Eddie's Blue-Winged Dragon RC 32596 by C.S. Adler narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Eleven-year-old Eddie, a tough, gutsy kid with cerebral palsy, has a burning desire to get even, just once, with Darrin, the bully who makes his life so miserable at school, and with Miss Clark, an unfair teacher who claims she can't understand his sometimes garbled speech. When Eddie buys a glass dragon as a birthday gift for his sister Mina, reality and fantasy blend as the dragon turns into a living weapon of revenge. For grades 5-8. 1988. Flowers for Algernon RC 33245 by Daniel Keyes narrated by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes The narrator, a mentally impaired man of thirty-two, receives an operation to increase his learning ability. But although his mentality develops at high speed, there is always the possibility of regression. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1966. The Great Man's Secret RC 33276 by Pieter Van Raven narrated by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Novelist Paul Bernard has just turned down the Nobel Prize for literature. Intrigued by this and by Bernard's self-imposed isolation, high school journalist Jerry Huffaker, fourteen, is dispatched by his teacher to interview Bernard for the school newspaper. Jerry gets the interview, befriends the writer, and ultimately learns the great man's secret about the accident that cost him his legs. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Loving Ben RC 31691 by Elizabeth Laird narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette When Anna Peacock is twelve, her brother Benedict is born. Ben is hydrocephalic, loving, and playful, but incapable of doing what most infants do and susceptible to illness. Anna loves her brother but soon realizes that her life has been changed by his birth. Anna talks wryly about her life with Ben, her schoolwork, self-image, friendships, and first job during the two years of Ben's life and the year after his death. For grades 6-9. 1988. One Step at a Time RC 33355 by Deborah Kent narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette It is Tracy's first year at Millbrook High School, and she is having a hard time adjusting. Her friends and teachers think that she is acting weird. But Tracy cannot bring herself to share her secret with them. She becomes more and more withdrawn as she spends all of her time training her dog, Sasha, for the dog show. But she cannot keep her secret forever: she is losing her sight because of retinitis pigmentosa. For grades 5-8. 1989. Probably Still Nick Swansen RC 33074 by Virginia Euwer Wolff narrated by Gary Tipton 1 cassette A strong, compassionate story about a student with minimal brain dysfunction. While all sixteen-year-olds have problems, Nick Swansen has some that are unique. They involve his identity outside Room 19, the special education classroom, and his coming to terms with the accidental death of his sister, Dianne, nine years earlier. For grades 6-9 and older readers. International Reading Association Award. 1988. Why I'm Already Blue RC 32602 by Terry Farish narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Lucy, twelve, is struggling to keep her family together. When her older sister leaves for college, Lucy becomes even more solitary and depressed because her father, an alcoholic, and her mother aren't getting along. Lucy's best friend Gus, who uses a wheelchair because he has muscular dystrophy, provides her with guidance and comfort through his wit, wisdom, stamina, and sense of humor. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Yours Turly, Shirley RC 32564 by Ann M. Martin narrated by Carole Coons 1 cassette Fourth-grader Shirley Basini has a poor self-image due largely to her dyslexia. She copes with her reading difficulties by being the class clown, but her teacher is not impressed and makes it clear that she must either improve or be held back. When her parents adopt an eight-year-old Vietnamese girl, Shirley's role as a big sister helps her gain confidence, until she becomes resentful of Jackie's reading skills. For grades 3-6. 1988. Braille The Cay BR 8750 by Theodore Taylor 1 volume When the freighter on which they are traveling is torpedoed by a German submarine during World War II, a twelve-year-old white boy, blinded by a blow on the head, and an elderly black deckhand are stranded on a desert island in the Caribbean. The man's wisdom and love enable the boy to acquire courage and insight and to overcome his bigotry. For grades 5-8. 1969. Eddie's Blue-Winged Dragon BR 8463 by C.S. Adler 1 volume Eleven-year-old Eddie, a tough, gutsy kid with cerebral palsy, has a burning desire to get even, just once, with Darrin, the bully who makes his life so miserable at school, and with Miss Clark, an unfair teacher who claims she can't understand his sometimes garbled speech. When Eddie buys a glass dragon as a birthday gift for his sister Mina, reality and fantasy blend as the dragon turns into a living weapon of revenge. For grades 5-8. 1988. One Step at a Time BR 8567 by Deborah Kent 1 volume It is Tracy's first year at Millbrook High School, and she is having a hard time adjusting. Her friends and teachers think that she is acting weird. But Tracy cannot bring herself to share her secret with them. She becomes more and more withdrawn as she spends all of her time training her dog, Sasha, for the dog show. But she cannot keep her secret forever: she is losing her sight because of retinitis pigmentosa. For grades 5-8. 1989. Classics Cassettes Bartholomew and the Oobleck RC 34054 by Dr. Seuss narrated by John Horton 1 cassette (Reissue) Angry about the same four things always falling from the sky -- rain, sunshine, snow, and fog -- the king of the kingdom of Didd orders his royal magicians to create something new to fall from the sky! Easy reading for grades 2-4. 1949. Beezus and Ramona RC 33756 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) Beezus Quimby's little sister Ramona continually terrorizes Beezus and manages to provoke the whole family when she invites fifteen children to a party without telling her mother. For grades 2-4. 1955. The Big Six RC 32695 by Arthur Ransome narrated by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes Adventures of the Coot Club, a bird protection society started by Tom Dudgeon to which Dorothea and Dick belong. While sailing on the Norfolk Broads, the Coot Club members are accused of setting boats adrift. They are able to prove their innocence only after some clever detective work. Swallows and Amazons series. Sequel to _Coot Club (RC 31634)_. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1940. Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys, and Their Monkey Business RC 32425 by Esphyr Slobodkina narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette (Reissue) Monkeys steal a peddler's caps while he sleeps beneath their tree. Although the monkeys are clever, the peddler finally outsmarts them in monkey business. For grades K-3. 1940. The Cat in the Hat RC 33062 by Dr. Seuss narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette (Reissue) Nonsense verses tell how the fantastic cat in the hat entertains two children one rainy day. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1957. The Cat in the Hat Comes Back! RC 35107 by Dr. Seuss narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette (Reissue) Delightful nonsense verse tells how the fantastic cat in the hat returns on a cold, snowy day with a host of zany, new antics to entertain two children. Companion to _The Cat in the Hat (RC 33062)_. For grades K-3. 1958. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory RC 33498 by Roald Dahl narrated by John Polk 1 cassette (Reissue) Charlie Bucket's tour of Mr. Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory sends him on adventures beyond his wildest dreams. For grades 4-7. 1964. The Chocolate War RC 33593 by Robert Cormier narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette (Reissue) A freshman in a parochial high school for boys discovers the devastating consequences of refusing to join in the school's annual fund-raising drive. His decision provokes the wrath of school bullies and the revenge of a sadistic teacher. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1974. The Farthest Shore RC 32957 by Ursula K. Le Guin narrated by Robert Donley 2 cassettes (Reissue) Ged, the archmage of Roke, and Curen, the young prince of Enlad, seek to find and challenge the evil that threatens to destroy Earthsea itself. Sequel to _The Wizard of Earthsea (RC 25315)_ and _The Tombs of Atuan (RC 24584)_. For grades 6-9. 1972. Great Northern? RC 32696 by Arthur Ransome narrated by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes John, Susan, Titty, Roger, Nancy, Peggy, Dorothea, and Dick are on a seafaring holiday in the Hebrides. When Dick, the naturalist, discovers a pair of great northern divers nesting, the children save the birds from being shot by an unscrupulous egg collector. Swallows and Amazons series. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1947. Green Eggs and Ham RC 34056 by Dr. Seuss narrated by John Horton 1 cassette (Reissue) Nonsense rhyme about a delightful creature named Sam-I-Am and his efforts to get another to eat green eggs and ham. For preschool-grade 2. 1960. Henry and Beezus RC 33755 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) Henry Huggins has his heart set on a bicycle and will go to any lengths to get one. His friend Beezus is anxious to help, although considerably hampered by her bratty little sister, Ramona. Henry's well-intentioned dog, Ribsy, frequently complicates Henry's efforts, too. For grades 2-4. 1952. Henry Reed's Baby-Sitting Service RC 32704 by Keith Robertson narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette (Reissue) During a summer spent with relatives, Henry Reed decides to do something perilous, but settles for a job as community baby-sitter. This turns out to be more excitement than he could ever have imagined! For grades 4-7. 1966. Horton Hatches the Egg RC 34057 by Dr. Seuss narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette (Reissue) When Mayzie, a lazy bird, tires of sitting on her egg and decides that a vacation is in order, she asks Horton the elephant to sit on her nest. Horton remains faithful when the charm of Palm Beach keeps Mayzie from returning as planned. Not rain, nor snow, nor hunters, nor the cruel jeers of his jungle friends discourage him, for "an elephant's faithful one hundred percent!" For preschool-grade 2. 1940. Horton Hears a Who! RC 34058 by Dr. Seuss narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette Horton the elephant, taking a bath in a jungle pool, hears a call for help. It is coming from a speck of dust, from a town of tiny creatures named Whos. When Horton tells the other animals, they think that he is crazy and try in every way to discourage him. But Horton remains dauntless and tells himself, "I simply must help them, because, after all / A person's a person no matter how small." For preschool-grade 2. 1954. If I Ran the Zoo RC 34725 by Dr. Seuss narrated by George Backman 1 cassette (Reissue) In rollicking rhymes, young Gerald McGrew describes the fabulous, imaginary animals that he would scour the world for and put in his New Zoo, the McGrew Zoo. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1950. James and the Giant Peach RC 32548 by Roald Dahl narrated by Jennifer Mendenhall 1 cassette An orphan, forced to live with two old women who don't understand him, discovers a magic potion that produces a giant-sized peach. James sneaks inside the peach where he finds a new world of insects and fabulous adventures. For grades 4-7. 1961. Julie of the Wolves RC 34451 by Jean Craighead George narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette (Reissue) Julie, a thirteen-year-old Eskimo girl, runs away rather than agree to an arranged marriage. Lost and starving on the barren tundra, she makes friends with a pack of wolves who save her life. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal 1972. The Little Engine That Could RC 32652 retold by Watty Piper narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette (Reissue) When a train carrying good things for children breaks down, only the little engine offers to help, and everyone wonders if she can pull the train over the mountain. For preschool-grade 2. 1930. The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge RC 34063 by Hildegarde H. Swift and Lynd Ward narrated by George Backman 1 cassette After the beacon atop the George Washington Bridge is installed, the little lighthouse fears he will no longer be useful, until an emergency arises. For grades K-3. 1942. McElligot's Pool RC 34060 by Dr. Seuss narrated by George Backman 1 cassette Unmindful of the farmer who declares it folly to fish in McElligot's Pool, Marco, a boy with a super imagination, fishes for what might be. Instead of old shoes or empty bottles, he visualizes a possible catch of jelly fish, Eskimo fish (with fur parkas), sea horses, whales, and even a thing-a-ma-jigger. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1947. Missee Lee RC 32694 by Arthur Ransome narrated by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes The Swallows (John, Susan, Roger, and Titty Walker), the Amazons (Nancy and Peggy Blackett), and Uncle Jim are voyaging around the world on their schooner. When they are shipwrecked and cast ashore on the China coast, they fall into the hands of Miss Lee, a Chinese pirate's daughter. Swallows and Amazons series. Sequel to _Peter Duck (RC 30447)_. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1941. Peter's Chair RC 32518 by Ezra Jack Keats narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette (Reissue) Jealous of his new baby sister, Peter plans to run away until he realizes the benefits of being the oldest child. For grades K-3. 1967. Ragged Dick; Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot-blacks RC 34470 by Horatio Alger, Jr. narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette (Reissue) A ragged little shoeshine boy struggles to overcome poverty and scorn. For high school and older readers. 1867. The Railway Children RC 33568 by E. Nesbit narrated by Jennifer Mendenhall 2 cassettes When a happy family is suddenly broken up by the mysterious departure of the father, the three children fill their days with adventure at a nearby railway station. For grades 5-8. 1906. Rainbow Valley RC 33615 by L.M. Montgomery narrated by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes A new Presbyterian minister with four motherless children comes to Glen St. Mary. The children, along with Anne's older ones, get into one scrape after another. Romance enters the picture when the dreamy minister meets a sweet village maiden in the children's favorite spot, Rainbow Valley. Sequel to _Anne of Ingleside (RC 23851)_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1919. Ramona the Brave RC 33519 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Ramona Quimby enters first grade feeling brave and grown-up. But her bravery falters when she faces an unsympathetic teacher, a classmate who copies her work, and a difficult older sister. For grades 2-4. 1975. The Red Pony RC 34258 by John Steinbeck narrated by Bob Askey 1 cassette (Reissue) Jody Tiflin is only ten years old when he receives the red pony as a gift. But as Jody matures, his experiences with horses, an old ranchhand, and the birth of a colt teach him about the interconnections between life and death. 1933. Secret Water RC 33143 by Arthur Ransome narrated by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes The Swallows -- John, Susan, Titty, Roger, and Bridget Walker -- are all set for a camping, sailing, and exploring holiday with their parents when Commander Walker is recalled from leave by the Admiralty. But their father decides to let the children proceed on their own and leaves them on an uncharted island with plenty of supplies and a blank map. Swallows and Amazons series. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1939. Stuart Little RC 31831 by E.B. White narrated by Jennifer Mendenhall 1 cassette (Reissue) When Mrs. Little's second son is born, everybody notices that he is not much bigger than a mouse. In fact, they soon discover that he is a mouse! Because of his size, Stuart is always getting lost, but this is the least of his unique problems. For grades 4-7. 1945. Two Little Savages: Being the Adventures of Two Boys Who Lived as Indians and What They Learned RC 35310 by Ernest Thompson Seton narrated by John Polk 2 cassettes Canada, about 1880. Yan, from a poor, genteel family, leaves his small, provincial city for a year on a farm to recoup his health. He meets Sam, also fourteen, who shares Yan's passion for the forest and Indian life-style. The boys spend three weeks in the woods, embarking on adventures to perfect survival skills. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1903. _Yertle the Turtle _and Other Stories RC 34061 by Dr. Seuss narrated by George Backman 1 cassette (Reissue) Clever tales about Yertle, who builds a throne at the expense of his fellow turtles; Gertrude McFuzz, the bird who dislikes her one-feathered tail; and two rivals who try to outbrag each other. For grades K-3. 1958. Braille Bartholomew and the Oobleck BR 8721 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume Angry about the same four things always falling from the sky -- rain, sunshine, snow, and fog -- the king of the kingdom of Didd orders his royal magicians to create something new to fall from the sky! Easy reading for grades 2-4. 1949. Beezus and Ramona BR 8744 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Beezus Quimby's little sister Ramona continually terrorizes Beezus and manages to provoke the whole family when she invites fifteen children to a party without telling her mother. For grades 2-4. 1955. The Cat in the Hat BR 8932 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume Nonsense verses tell how the fantastic cat in the hat entertains two children one rainy day. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1957. The Chocolate War BR 8680 by Robert Cormier 2 volumes A freshman in a parochial high school for boys discovers the devastating consequences of refusing to join in the school's annual fund-raising drive. His decision provokes the wrath of school bullies and the revenge of a sadistic teacher. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1974. Green Eggs and Ham BR 8956 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume Nonsense rhyme about a delightful creature named Sam-I-Am, and his efforts to get another to eat green eggs and ham. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1960. Henry and Beezus BR 8736 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Henry Huggins has his heart set on a bicycle and will go to any lengths to get one. His friend Beezus is anxious to help, although considerably hampered by her bratty little sister, Ramona. Henry's well-intentioned dog, Ribsy, frequently complicates Henry's efforts, too. For grades 2-4. 1952. Horton Hatches the Egg BR 8950 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume When Mayzie, a lazy bird, tires of sitting on her egg and decides that a vacation is in order, she asks Horton the elephant to sit on her nest. Horton remains faithful when the charm of Palm Beach keeps Mayzie from returning as planned. Not rain, nor snow, nor hunters, nor the cruel jeers of his jungle friends discourage him, for "an elephant's faithful one hundred percent!" PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1940. Horton Hears a Who! BR 8946 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume Horton the elephant, taking a bath in a jungle pool, hears a call for help. It is coming from a speck of dust, from a town of tiny creatures named Whos. When Horton tells the other animals, they think that he is crazy and try in every way to discourage him. But Horton remains dauntless and tells himself, "I simply must help them, because, after all / A person's a person no matter how small." PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1954. James and the Giant Peach BR 8596 by Roald Dahl 1 volume An orphan, forced to live with two old women who don't understand him, discovers a magic potion that produces a giant-sized peach. James sneaks inside the peach where he finds a new world of insects and fabulous adventures. For grades 4-7. 1961. Julie of the Wolves BR 8738 by Jean Craighead George 1 volume Julie, a thirteen-year-old Eskimo girl, runs away rather than agree to an arranged marriage. Lost and starving on the barren tundra, she makes friends with a pack of wolves who save her life. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1972. King of the Wind BR 9058 by Marguerite Henry 1 volume The story of Sham, a magnificent Arabian stallion, and Agba, the stable boy who cares for him faithfully as they cross the seas from Morocco to England and France. When King Louis XV of France rejects the gift of this stallion, he does not know that the horse will become the founder of a strain of thoroughbreds, one of which will be Man o' War. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1948. McElligot's Pool BR 8952 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume Unmindful of the farmer who declares it folly to fish in McElligot's Pool, Marco, a boy with a super imagination, fishes for what might be. Instead of old shoes or empty bottles, he visualizes a possible catch of jelly fish, Eskimo fish (with fur parkas), sea horses, whales, and even a thing-a-ma-jigger. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1947. Miss Hickory BR 9056 by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey 1 volume The adventures of Miss Hickory, a country doll made of an applewood twig with a hickory nut for a head, and her unusual neighbors. Left behind when her owner goes to school in Boston, Miss Hickory must spend the long New Hampshire winter alone. For grades 3-6. Newbery Medal. 1946. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH BR 8598 by Robert C. O'Brien 2 volumes Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mother mouse with housing problems, is advised to seek the help of a colony of rats. She discovers the rats, who are super-intelligent laboratory specimens, have developed a sophisticated civilization that includes computers! For grades 4-8. Newbery Medal. 1971. Otis Spofford BR 8818 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Mischievous but lovable Otis, the class cut-up, is given his come-uppance by gentle, timid Ellen Tebbits in this humorous story about elementary schools, PTA meetings, and antics of children. For grades 3-6. 1953. Peter Pan BR 8630 by J.M. Barrie 2 volumes A fantasy about the adventures of Wendy, John, and Michael, who fly away to Never-Never-Land with Peter, the boy who refused to grow up. A classic for readers of all ages. 1939. The Railway Children BR 8675 by E. Nesbit 2 volumes When a happy family is suddenly broken up by the mysterious departure of the father, the three children fill their days with adventure at a nearby railway station. For grades 5-8. 1906. Rainbow Valley BR 8662 by L.M. Montgomery 2 volumes A new Presbyterian minister with four motherless children comes to Glen St. Mary. The children, along with Anne's older ones, get into one scrape after another. Romance enters the picture when the dreamy minister meets a sweet village maiden in the children's favorite spot, Rainbow Valley. Sequel to _Anne of Ingleside (BR 8158)_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1919. Rilla of Ingleside BR 9099 by L.M. Montgomery 3 volumes Anne's children are almost grown up, except for fourteen-year-old Rilla. Pretty and high-spirited, Rilla's first dance was on August 4, 1914, the day that England entered World War I. Over the next four years Rilla grows from a happy, carefree girl to a strong, proud woman as she shares the sufferings and hardships of a country at war. Sequel to _Rainbow Valley (BR 8662)_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1921. The Twenty-one Balloons BR 9116 by William Pene Du Bois 1 volume Professor Sherman sets off on a flight across the Pacific in a giant balloon, and three weeks later he is over the wrong ocean with too many balloons. The adventure is narrated by the professor with hilarious solemnity. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1947. Where the Red Fern Grows: The Story of Two Dogs and a Boy BR 8650 by Wilson Rawls 2 volumes Ten-year-old Billy, a country boy in the Ozarks, wants a pair of coon hounds so badly that he works hard for two years to pay for them. For grades 5-8. 1961. Family Cassettes The Alexandra Ingredient RC 33780 by Linda Leopold Strauss narrated by Pam Ward 1 cassette Unlike her mother, father, and older sister, Alexandra Plummer is not a model of efficiency. In fact, whatever can go wrong does. That is, until she meets Mike, the elderly widower her family adopts for the community's "Adopt-a-Grandparent" program. With his support, Alexandra's perspective on herself improves. And when Mike gets sick, Alexandra's spunk helps him pull through. For grades 3-6. 1988. All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown RC 34541 by Sydney Taylor narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette (Reissue) The All-of-a-Kind family moves to the Bronx, and one of the look-alike sisters falls in love for the first time. Sequel to _More All-of-a-Kind Family (RC 32316)_. For grades 4-6. 1958. Angel's Mother's Baby RC 32475 by Judy Delton narrated by Carole Coons 1 cassette Angel, now in the fifth grade, believes that she finally has the "perfect family." Her new stepfather, Rudy Papadopolis, has turned out to be quite okay, even though her new last name ruined all her monogrammed clothes and made her little brother Rags cry because it's so hard to spell. When she learns that her mother is to have a baby, she is certain all will be ruined! Sequel to _Angel's Mother's Wedding (RC 29648)_. For grades 3-6. 1989. Attaboy, Sam! RC 35603 by Lois Lowry narrated by Lynn Schrichte 1 cassette Mom's depressed about turning thirty-eight and wants only homemade presents, except for her favorite perfume. When Sam learns that it is no longer available, he collects her favorite scents to make perfume. In an old grape-juice bottle, he deposits a pipe, chicken soup, seawater, tissues used for cleaning up a baby, and yeast--and the noxious brew turns his toy box into a stinking volcano! Companion to Anastasia series. For grades 3-6. 1992. Baby Sister Says No RC 30124 by Mercer Mayer narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette A young boy tells how his baby sister just won't let him and his friend play in peace. She says "no" and disrupts everything they try to do. Finally, Mama finds a solution to the problem. For preschool-grade 2. 1987. Beauty RC 32668 by Bill Wallace narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Luke, eleven, isn't happy about his parents' divorce and the move with his mother to his Grandpa's Oklahoma farm. His grandfather is stern and bossy, but it's Grandpa who teaches him to ride Beauty, an elderly mare that used to belong to his mother. He pours out his feelings in Beauty's calming presence, and Beauty is very, very special to Luke. Then Beauty has a terrible accident and must be shot. For grades 5-7. 1988. Beezus and Ramona RC 33756 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) Beezus Quimby's little sister Ramona continually terrorizes Beezus and manages to provoke the whole family when she invites fifteen children to a party without telling her mother. For grades 2-4. 1955. The Best Present RC 34914 by Holly Keller narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Rosie wanted to visit her grandmother, who was sick and in the hospital, but the big sign in the lobby said that you had to be ten, and Rosie was only eight. On Saturday morning Rosie got up early and went to Kate's house, where she took out her braids and put on a hat and gloves. Rosie felt certain that she looked ten. She bought some flowers and went to the hospital to try to see her grandmother. For preschool-grade 2. 1989. The Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook RC 33054 by Shirley Hughes narrated by Jack Fox 1 cassette Short stories and poems about Alfie, who attends nursery school, and his baby sister, Annie Rose. For grades 2-4. 1988. Bingo Brown and the Language of Love RC 32675 by Betsy Byars narrated by John Polk 1 cassette Will Bingo survive now that the love of his life, Melissa, has moved to Oklahoma? Can he actually cook thirty-six dinners to pay his parents for the huge phone bill -- the result of calling Melissa? To add to his problems, his mother is going to have a baby. Can he handle becoming a brother at the advanced age of twelve? Sequel to _The Burning Questions of Bingo Brown (RC 29851)_. For grades 5-8. 1989. The Bread Winner RC 35534 by Arvella Whitmore narrated by Jill Ferris 1 cassette The time is the Great Depression, and the Pucketts, forced to sell their farm, are moving to the city. Sarah's excitement turns to disappointment as she realizes that they are stuck in Shantytown. Unable to find work, her father leaves, and her mother takes in laundry for meager earnings. Determined to help, Sarah uses her skills as a prizewinning baker to rescue her family from the brink of despair. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990. Cassie Binegar RC 32474 by Patricia MacLachlan narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Cassie Binegar does not like her loud, slipshod family or their new house by the sea. She yearns for orderliness and sameness in her life. Oh, how she envies her friend Margaret Mary for her perfect family and home that is always shiny and beautiful! For grades 3-6. 1982. Children of the River RC 32662 by Linda Crew narrated by Mary Woods 1 cassette The Cambodian-American experience is conveyed through the story of Sundara, now seventeen, who flees with her aunt's family in the mid-1970s from the terror of the Khmer Rouge to a small Oregon town. She finds herself torn between family traditions and the new culture's demands. Sundara comes to accept that although she must adapt, she doesn't have to give up her heritage in order to be American. For junior and senior high readers. 1989. Count Me In RC 32717 by Christine McDonnell narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Katie has had to do a lot of adjusting recently. She's graduated from elementary school, her mother, Maddie, has remarried, and now she learns that Maddie and her new husband, Steve, are expecting a baby. Katie figures this leaves her the odd girl out and builds up a wall of hostility and silence. For grades 6-9. 1986. Cousins RC 32595 by Virginia Hamilton narrated by Gail Nelson 1 cassette Eleven-year-old Cammy dearly loves her grandmother, Gram Tut, and despises her oh-so-perfect and spoiled cousin, Patty Ann. When Patty Ann drowns saving another cousin, Cammy is overcome by guilt and grief. Only through the love and wisdom of Gram and the return of her estranged father is Cammy able to come to terms with her sorrow and accept the reality that her beloved Gram Tut will someday die too. For grades 5-8. 1990. David and Max RC 31855 by Gary Provost and Gail Levine-Provost narrated by Ray Hagen 1 cassette For as long as he can remember, twelve-year-old David has called his grandfather, to whom he feels particularly close, Max Levene. While spending the summer with Max, he helps to search for a friend believed to have perished in the Holocaust. In the process, David discovers many things about Max's terrible years during World War II and about his family. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988. Don't Make Me Smile RC 33578 by Barbara Park narrated by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Charlie Hickle decides he'd rather live in a tree when his parents tell him they're getting a divorce. How could they ruin his life this way! Charlie has some plans of his own. A book with humor and sadness. Prequel to _My Mother Got Married (RC 33579)_. For grades 4-7. 1981. Even That Moose Won't Listen to Me RC 32615 by Martha Alexander narrated by Jill Ferris 1 cassette There's a great big moose eating up the garden, but nobody will listen to Rebecca. Gregory, her brother, is busy making a scarecrow. Dad is watching a football game. And Mom doesn't believe her own child. So Rebecca decides to take matters into her own hands. For preschool-grade 2. 1988. Fly Away Home RC 35190 by Eve Bunting narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette "My dad and I live in an airport. That's because we don't have a home." Thus begins this wistful narrative of homelessness in the voice of a young boy. Dad leaves Andrew with another homeless family when he goes to his part-time job. And Dad searches discarded newspapers for more work and for an apartment he can afford. In the vast, impersonal airport, Dad and Andrew manage to find a sense of community and hold onto their hope. For grades K-3. 1991. Frannie's Fruits RC 33601 by Leslie Kimmelman narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette A young girl and her family operate a fruit and vegetable stand, with a pick-your-own flower garden, from the end of May until the beginning of September on Highway 57 near the beach. The stand is called Frannie's Fruits, named after the family dog. The young girl describes a delightful and delicious day at work at the fruit stand. For grades K-3. 1989. A Friend like That RC 32619 by Alfred Slote narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Robby Miller has problems. His beloved housekeeper, Carol, is getting married, and Beth Lowenfeld is challenging him for his team's shortstop position. The last straw comes when his older sister starts promoting a romance between his widowed father and that obnoxious Mrs. Nathanson. Robby runs away, only to find aid from unexpected quarters. For grades 4-7. 1988. Glass Slippers Give You Blisters RC 35365 by Mary Jane Auch narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Sixth-grader Kelly MacDonald and her two best friends dream of being stars at their new middle school. And they want to start by becoming involved in the school's production of "Cinderella." Kelly worries that her mother will disapprove. For Kelly's mom, the theater is the biggest taboo, because Kelly's bohemian grandmother ran away to act in New York when Mom was little. For grades 4-7. 1989. Go Fish RC 35133 by Mary Stolz narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette Thomas and his grandfather, who first appeared in _Storm in the Night (RC 30778)_, spend more special moments together. They fish, play cards, hold intense conversations (Thomas is curious about everything), and share stories from his grandfather's past and from their African heritage. Thomas understands that someday he, too, will pass the stories on, as they have been told from generation to generation. For grades 2-4. 1991. Grandma Gets Grumpy RC 35749 by Anna Grossnickle Hines narrated by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Lassen and her four cousins are delighted to be spending the night at Grandma's house. Grandma's not grumpy like Mama and Papa, Aunt Sue and Uncle Jim, and Aunt Sherri and Uncle Joe. That is, not until Lassen and her cousins play too rough, make too big a mess, and cause too much noise. For preschool-grade 2. 1988. Grasshopper Summer RC 33086 by Ann Turner narrated by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Eager to take advantage of the Homestead Act, Sam's father moves the family from Kentucky to the Dakota Territory. Sam, eleven, is unhappy about the move, and the long, hard journey reaffirms his unhappiness. The loneliness of the prairie, the deprivation he finds, and the backbreaking work add to his distress. But he and his family survive even a grueling fight with the grasshoppers, and Sam comes to see their sod house as home. For grades 4-7. 1989. Green Grass of Wyoming RC 34933 by Mary O'Hara narrated by John Stratton 2 cassettes (Reissue) The theme of adolescent love and the author's understanding of horses combine in this story about the theft of a race horse. The third in a series of novels about the McLaughlin family. Sequel to _Thunderhead (RC 9855)_. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1946. Happily after All RC 35561 by Laura C. Stevenson narrated by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes When her wealthy father dies, ten-year-old Rebecca is sent from California to live in Vermont with her mother, who left when Rebecca was two. The move is traumatic as Rebecca confronts a seemingly distant mother and a shabby farm. During the initial difficult months, Rebecca befriends Bill, a troubled, talented boy; Patty, who lives with her grandparents; a puppy; and a pony. And she comes to respect and like her mother. For grades 4-7. 1990. Jack RC 33577 by A.M. Homes narrated by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes It has been four years since his parents' not-so-amicable divorce, and Jack has finally begun to adjust. Now his mother, less bitter, seems happy with her live-in boyfriend and comfortable in a career. And Jack has begun seeing his father again, though their Wednesday-night dinners are strained. Then his father reveals that he is gay, and Jack feels shock, betrayal, and anger all over again. Some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1989. Julius, the Baby of the World RC 32672 by Kevin Henkes narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Before Julius was born, Lilly was the best big sister in the world. But now that he is here, it is a whole different story. She pinches him, scares him, taunts him, makes lots of noise when he is asleep, and says that she hates him. Lilly's parents shower her with hugs and kisses and all sorts of treats, but nothing makes her feel any better about Julius. That is, until Cousin Garland comes for a visit. For preschool-grade 2. 1990. Just like a Real Family RC 33559 by Kristi Holl narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette June Finch, who lives alone with her mother, is excited about the foster-grandparents program that her class will be participating in. But her new grandfather, Mr. Cooper, unable to live alone in his own house, resents living in the retirement home and at first rejects June's friendship. But when her mother is forced to sell their house, Mr. Cooper suggests that they all live together. Prequel to _No Strings Attached (RC 33560)_. For grades 4-7. 1983. The Lump in the Middle RC 33200 by C.S. Adler narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Kelsey Morris is stuck between Ria, two years older and a tennis star, and Sara, seven, the cute and impossible "baby" of the family. Because their father recently lost his job, the family is spending the summer in Aunt Syl's small cottage on Cape Cod. Away from friends, Kelsey is unhappy; she feels her father is cold and her mother over-critical. Then she meets Gabe, fifteen and very handsome. For grades 5-8. 1989. Mail-Order Kid RC 32985 by Joyce McDonald narrated by George Backman 1 cassette Flip orders a red fox through the mail. After all, his parents adopted his little brother from Korea through the mail. While he is not allowed to keep Vickie, the fox, permanently, the experience helps him to better understand and accept Todd, his brother. He develops compassion for Todd, who can't go back to his homeland, and stops thinking of him as a "mail-order kid." For grades 4-7. 1988. Maudie in the Middle RC 32243 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor and Lura Schield Reynolds narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette This story takes place in the early 1900s in rural Iowa during Maudie's eighth and ninth years. The middle of seven children, Maudie wants to be noticed, especially by her gentle aunt Sylvie. In fact, Maudie wants to be her godchild and sets out to earn the title by being good. But her high spirits and quick temper often defeat her efforts. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1988. Monkey Island RC 35595 by Paula Fox narrated by Lynn Schrichte 1 cassette Clay Garrity, eleven, is on his own and homeless in New York City. His dad disappeared after being without a job for more than a year. His mother, distraught and pregnant, has also abandoned him, leaving him in a welfare hotel. When a neighbor suggests calling the police, Clay bolts, afraid of the social services bureaucracy. He lands in a park with Buddy and Calvin, two homeless men who befriend him. For grades 5-8. 1991. My Daniel RC 32410 by Pam Conrad narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette Julia, at age eighty, has come east for the first time for the sole purpose of taking her grandchildren, Ellie and Stevie, to the natural history museum. As Julia takes Stevie and Ellie through the museum's various exhibits, her memories of the past unfold. She recounts her younger brother Daniel's obsession with finding a dinosaur bone, and his bittersweet success just before being killed by lightning. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. My Mother Got Married (and Other Disasters) RC 33579 by Barbara Park narrated by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Having divorced parents is bad enough, but then Charlie's mother marries Ben, who "looks like one of those nature guys . . . the kind you see in commercials walking through the woods swinging an ax and eating acorns." Ben has two children, an older teenage daughter and Thomas, five, with whom Charlie must share his room. Sequel to _Don't Make Me Smile (RC 33578)_. For grades 4-7. 1989. Nessa's Fish RC 35303 by Nancy Luenn narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette In this simple Eskimo story, Nessa must think quickly and act bravely to save her ill grandmother and their cache of fish from wild animals on the prowl. For preschool-grade 2. 1990. Night Riding RC 32456 by Katherine Martin narrated by Carole Coons 1 cassette It is the 1950s in Tennessee. Prin's father has tuberculosis, her pregnant mother struggles to keep the family business alive, and Prin's friendship with the pregnant teenager next door makes Prin's eleventh summer profound. No one will explain what makes Mary Faith "white trash" or how she got pregnant. Curious and determined, Prin uncovers an awful truth--that Mary Faith is being sexually abused by her father. For grades 6-9. 1989. No Strings Attached RC 33560 by Kristi D. Holl narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette June Finch and her mother are moving in with elderly Franklin Cooper. It seems like the answer to their prayers--instant home, instant grandfather. June soon finds it very, very difficult to live with the cranky old man, who is blunt to the point of pain. But with the help of her mother's counsel, she is able to see that loving someone means accepting them, warts and all. Sequel to _Just like a Real Family (RC 33559)_. For grades 4-7. 1988. Old John RC 33417 by Peter Hartling narrated by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Johannes "Old John" Navratil is a true eccentric, a delightful grandfather, and a very unusual seventy-five-year-old man. He comes to live -- and die -- with his daughter's family in the German town of Dempflingen. Exasperating and enthralling, proud and understanding, he is altogether lovable. For grades 3-6. 1981. On with the Show! Featuring Brenda Dubrowski RC 35178 by Barbara Aiello and Jeffrey Shulman narrated by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Lisa, a fifth-grader having trouble coming to terms with her parents' divorce, directs her music class's review, "The Good Old Days." Includes a section of questions and answers about divorce. For grades 3-6. 1989. Pillow of Clouds RC 35533 by Marc Talbert narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Now that Chester is thirteen, he has been given the terrible task of choosing the parent that he will live with. Having just spent the summer with his easygoing dad in Santa Fe, he is torn between him and his alcoholic mom and between the spirit of New Mexico and the staidness of Iowa. He agonizes, comes to a decision that he believes is right for him, but is then racked with guilt when his mother attempts suicide. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991. The Season of Secret Wishes RC 34067 by Iva Prochazkova narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Growing up in Prague, Czechoslovakia, eleven-year-old Kapka lives under the confines of a tightly controlled communist government. Kapka describes the people and events of a springtime when her family moves to a new neighborhood. Her father is an artist whose work is rejected by the authorities, and Kapka and her new friends of all ages mount a street show of Papa's sculptures. For grades 5-8. 1988. So Much to Tell You RC 33616 by John Marsden narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Marina, a fourteen-year-old living at a boarding school in Australia, has been facially disfigured under circumstances that are gradually revealed. Since that terrible event, she has not spoken. She is withdrawn and bitter toward the world. An English teacher makes diary writing a class assignment; the diary, this novel, becomes Marina's "voice." For junior and senior high and older readers. 1988 Book of the Year Award in Australia. 1987. The 25 Cent Miracle RC 34594 by Theresa Nelson narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Friendless and dreamy, Elvira Trumbull, eleven, lives with her unemployed, heavy-drinking father in a trailer park. She idolizes the town's librarian, Miss Ivy. Feeling guilty about the life he is providing for Elvira, Mr. Trumbull arranges to send her to live with a wealthy aunt. To avoid this, Elvira attempts to match up Miss Ivy and her father. When her plans fail, Elvira runs away. For grades 5-8. 1986. Which Way to the Nearest Wilderness? RC 33769 by Tricia Springstubb narrated by Pam Ward 1 cassette Eunice Gottlieb has always been the dependable one, but she isn't equal to being sensible in the face of escalating parental conflicts that fill evenings and weekends with tension. So Eunice reads Thoreau and decides to move to the wilderness. In preparation she tries to withdraw from the problems of the family. Prequel to _Eunice Gottlieb and the Unwhitewashed Truth about Life (RC 29709)_. For grades 5-7. 1984. Who Invited the Undertaker? RC 33389 by Ivy Ruckman narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette When seventh-grader Dale hears his mother crying herself to sleep two years after his father's death, he decides that she needs a new man in her life. Dale puts an ad in the personals column of the local newspaper, but his mother is embarrassed and less than pleased when she finds out. Dale's attempt to help does, however, mark the beginning of the two joining forces to improve their lives. For grades 5-8. 1989. Why I'm Already Blue RC 32602 by Terry Farish narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Lucy, twelve, is struggling to keep her family together. When her older sister leaves for college, Lucy becomes even more solitary and depressed because her father, an alcoholic, and her mother aren't getting along. Lucy's best friend Gus, who uses a wheelchair because he has muscular dystrophy, provides her with guidance and comfort through his wit, wisdom, stamina, and sense of humor. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Braille All about Sam BR 8577 by Lois Lowry 1 volume Sam, Anastasia Krupnik's baby brother, relates some of his adventures from birth to when he is approximately two-and-a-half. When his mother explains where water goes after it leaves the faucet, Sam flushes Anastasia's goldfish Frank down the toilet so that he can have one big watery adventure. Sam once cuts his own hair, and he brings his father's pipe and lighter to nursery school for show-and-tell. Companion to Anastasia series. For grades 3-6. 1988. All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown BR 8511 by Sydney Taylor 1 volume More adventures of the five lively Jewish sisters in New York's Lower East Side, during the early years of the century. Sequel to _All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown (BRA 10115)_. For grades 4-6. 1972. All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown BR 8727 by Sydney Taylor 1 volume The all-of-a-kind family moves to the Bronx, and one of the look-alike sisters falls in love for the first time. Sequel to _More All-of-a-Kind Family (BR 8435)_. For grades 4-6. 1958. Attaboy, Sam! BR 9081 by Lois Lowry 1 volume Mom's depressed about turning thirty-eight and wants only homemade presents, except for her favorite perfume. When Sam learns that it is no longer available, he collects her favorite scents to make perfume. In an old grape-juice bottle, he deposits a pipe, chicken soup, seawater, tissues used for cleaning up a baby, and yeast -- and the noxious brew turns his toy box into a stinking volcano! Companion to the Anastasia series. For grades 3-6. 1992. Beezus and Ramona BR 8744 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Beezus Quimby's little sister Ramona continually terrorizes Beezus and manages to provoke the whole family when she invites fifteen children to a party without telling her mother. For grades 2-4. 1955. A Blossom Promise BR 8697 by Betsy Byars 1 volume In this continuation of the Blossom family story, Junior is waiting to visit Mad Mary; Maggie is performing for the first time at the rodeo with her mother; and Vern and his friend are building a raft. When Vern's raft is swept away, Pap saves the boys, but the effort precipitates a heart attack. Sequel to _The Blossoms and the Green Phantom (BR 8693)_. For grades 5-8. 1987. The Blossoms and the Green Phantom BR 8693 by Betsy Byars 1 volume The Blossoms are back again as Junior builds another of his impossible inventions -- the _Green Phantom_, a flying saucer made from air mattresses and garbage bags. Pap gets stuck overnight in a trash dumpster while trying to rescue a puppy, and Vern hesitates at bringing his new friend, Michael, home to meet his very unusual family. For grades 5-8. 1987. The Chalk Doll BR 8918 by Charlotte Pomerantz 1 volume Rose has a cold, and the doctor has said she should stay in bed. Rose's mother shares her memories of growing up in Jamaica, as the reader listens in. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 to share with older readers. 1989. Good-bye, My Wishing Star BR 8591 by Vicki Grove 1 volume Twelve-year-old Jens Tucker loves the farm where she has lived all of her life. When financial problems force her family to sell out and move to the city, Jens chronicles their last week in a diary. For grades 4-7. 1988. Journey to Jo'burg: A South African Story BR 8457 by Beverley Naidoo 1 volume Thirteen-year-old Naledi, her nine-year-old brother, Tiro, and their baby sister live in a village with their aunt and grandmother. Their mother, Mma, works as a maid in Johannesburg, 300 kilometers away. When the baby becomes ill, they slip away to find their mother so that the baby can be hospitalized. Along the way they experience the pain and indignities of apartheid. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1986. More All-of-a-Kind Family BR 8435 by Sydney Taylor 1 volume The all-of-a-kind sisters are two years older, and there is a new baby brother who adds to their amusing adventures. Sequel to _All-of-a-Kind Family (BR 7868)_. For grades 4-6. 1954. "More More More," Said the Baby: Three Love Stories BR 8914 by Vera B. Williams 1 volume Three delightful vignettes show a trio of toddlers -- Little Guy, Little Pumpkin, and Little Bird -- being cuddled, and held, and loved by their grownups. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1990. My Cousin Katie BR 8928 by Michael Garland 1 volume Katie's cousin can't wait for tomorrow and her visit to Katie's farm. She loves to see all of the animals, the apple trees, the meadow, the big pond -- and her cousin Katie. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1989. The Not-Just-Anybody Family BR 9153 by Betsy Byars 1 volume Junior Blossom is on the roof of the barn working up the courage to fly on homemade wings. Maggie and Vern are urging him on. When Junior spots a police car coming up the road, he falls -- breaking both legs! The children's widowed mother is away on the rodeo circuit, and Pap, their grandfather, has just been arrested for disorderly conduct. Prequel to _The Blossoms Meet the Vulture Lady (BR 8701)_. For grades 4-7. 1986. The Pinballs BR 8585 by Betsy Byars 1 volume Mr. and Mrs. Mason have three new foster children -- Harvey, whose legs were broken when his drunken father drove over them; Thomas J., abandoned as a toddler and raised for six years by twin sisters in their eighties; and Carlie, a cynical, rude teenager repeatedly beaten up by her stepfather. The children help each other to adjust and learn about love and determination. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1977. The Railway Children BR 8675 by E. Nesbit 2 volumes When a happy family is suddenly broken up by the mysterious departure of the father, the three children fill their days with adventure at a nearby railway station. For grades 5-8. 1906. The War with Grandpa BR 8722 by Robert Kimmel Smith 1 volume When Grandpa comes to live with Peter's family and his parents give him Peter's beloved room, Peter declares war on his grandfather. His pranks grow from being simply annoying to being downright mean. But Grandpa -- withdrawn since the death of his wife -- comes to life and springs a few pranks of his own. For grades 4-7. 1984. When the Boys Ran the House BR 8586 by Joan Carris 1 volume Four brothers try to run the household when their father is away on business and their mother is taken ill. The project is not as easy as they anticipated until they are offered assistance from a six-foot basketball player. For grades 4-7. 1982. Winter Holding Spring BR 8775 by Crescent Dragonwagon 1 volume Last spring Sarah's mother died. As the year passes, Sarah and her father discuss how each season holds the genesis of the next. In the middle of the summer Sarah discovers a yellow leaf from a walnut tree. "In the middle of summer, there's always fall," her father explains. In every ending there is a new beginning. Sarah comes to see that even her mother's death provided for a new beginning--of her understanding of love. For grades 4-7. 1990. Fantasy Cassettes Agnes Cecilia RC 33123 by Maria Gripe narrated by Andrew Sofer 2 cassettes Though Nora, whose parents were killed in an accident, lives with her aunt, uncle, and cousin, she feels abandoned and alone in the world. Now the family has moved into an old home that they are restoring, and Nora feels that a spirit from another time is trying to reach her. Nora is sent to an old doll shop where she is given Agnes Cecilia, an oddly lifelike doll, and begins to discover long-hidden family secrets. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1981. Arrows of the Queen RC 32573 by Mercedes Lackey narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Talia lives on the borders of the kingdom in an isolated, grim hold. She knows little about the outside world except for the existence of the magical horse-like companions. Talia longs to become a herald and travel with her own companion to carry out the queen's law. When she runs away and the companion Rolan picks her up, Talia finds her dreams coming true. However, learning to be a herald is hard and dangerous. For grades 6-9. 1987. The Black Snowman RC 33429 by Phil Mendez narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette Jacob is an angry boy ("I hate being black! I hate it!") who grudgingly agrees to help his little brother make a snowman -- black because of the city grime. When they wrap the snowman in a scrap of cloth from the garbage -- in fact an ancient African kente -- the snowman comes to life, showing Jacob his rich African-American heritage and his own self-worth. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1989. Buster's World RC 32315 by Bjarne Reuter narrated by Ed Blake 1 cassette Buster Mortensen, the son of a conjuror and the grandson of Oregon the Cannon King, lives in Copenhagen. He copes with life's disappointments by mastering new magic tricks that awe and amaze his schoolmates and acquaintances. Life can be rough, and Buster's magic helps him deal with an invalid neighbor, an alcoholic father, and cruel classmates. For grades 5-8. 1980. The Castle of Llyr RC 34708 by Lloyd Alexander narrated by George Holmes 1 cassette (Reissue) Taran, the assistant pig-keeper for the wizard Dallben, is now a teenager. His friend, Princess Eilonwy, must leave the mythical Prydain for the Isle of Mona to train as a princess. In Mona she is captured by the wicked enchantress Achren. Taran; Fflewddur Fflam, the bard; and Prince Rhun, Eilonwy's betrothed, set out to rescue her. Follows _The Black Cauldron (RC 25014)_ in the Chronicles of Prydain. For grades 5-8. 1966. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory RC 33498 by Roald Dahl narrated by John Polk 1 cassette (Reissue) Charlie Bucket's tour of Mr. Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory sends him on adventures beyond his wildest dreams. For grades 4-7. 1964. Christina's Ghost RC 31858 by Betty R. Wright narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette As if being ten years old and a tomboy isn't hard enough, Christina finds out she has to house-sit in a gloomy old Victorian mansion with her bachelor uncle Ralph, who doesn't seem to like her one bit. Then, Chris sees the ghostly figure of a young boy. Before she knows it, both she and her uncle are on the trail of a thirty-year-old mystery. For grades 3-6. 1985. Dance in the Desert RC 31670 by Madeleine L'Engle narrated by Flo Gibson 1 cassette This allegorical tale describes an encounter in the desert when fear is absent, and the animals come to a caravan campfire and dance with a child. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1969. The Dark Way: Stories from the Spirit World RC 34144 retold by Virginia Hamilton narrated by Lisette Lecat 1 cassette Twenty-five eerie tales from myth, legend, and folklore gathered from around the world are retold in this collection. Some are funny, others horrifying, and others heroic. Familiar stories of Medusa and Baba Yaga and the golem appear, as well as a Mexican legend based on the Aztec ritual of human sacrifice and a North American Indian trickster tale of Manabozo. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1990. Dove Isabeau RC 33166 by Jane Yolen narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette On the northern shore of Craig's Cove, a beautiful, gentle maiden known as Dove Isabeau lives in a great stone castle. When she is fourteen her mother dies, and her father unwittingly marries an evil witch. When her stepmother turns her into a fierce, fire-breathing dragon, she is saved from the spell by her true love, Kemp Owain. For grades 3-6. 1989. False Face RC 32820 by Welwyn Wilton Katz narrated by Carole Coons 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Laney McIntyre looks exactly like her father, and her mother takes out her dislike of her ex-husband on Laney. Laney befriends a classmate, Tom Walsh, half-white and half-Iroquois, and together they find two Iroquois false-face masks that exude both evil and power. When the masks come into the McIntyre home, the antipathy between Laney and her mother grows to horrifying proportions. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1987. The Garden of Abdul Gasazi RC 34174 by Chris Van Allsburg narrated by Robert Blumenfeld 1 cassette Miss Hester, off to visit her cousin Eunice, has left Alan Mitz in charge of her bad-mannered dog Fritz. Alan fears for the worst when he takes Fritz on his afternoon walk and the dog snaps out of his collar and leash and bolts for the garden of Abdul Gasazi, a retired magician who hates dogs. For grades K-3. 1979. Glinda of Oz RC 32728 by L. Frank Baum narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Princess Ozma of Oz and Dorothy embark on an exciting adventure as they journey to the magic isle of the Skeezers in an effort to prevent impending war with the Flatheads. Glinda the Good comes to their rescue. For grades 4-7. 1920. Hurricane RC 33083 by David Wiesner narrated by Andy Chappell 1 cassette David and George will never forget the night of the hurricane. They had supper by the fireplace and listened to the creaks and groans, and sometimes great roaring sounds, coming from outside. That night David and George took a hurricane lamp to bed with them. And the next day, the huge, fallen elm became a magical place, transporting them on adventures limited only by their imaginations. For grades K-3. 1990. If I Had Long, Long Hair RC 33759 by Angela Elwell Hunt narrated by Pam Ward 1 cassette Loretta Littlefield daydreams about having long, long hair. She ponders the good and bad points of having hair that would cascade behind her like royal robes or look like a nest for hamsters and gerbils. For grades K-3. 1988. Imperial Lady: A Fantasy of Han China RC 31846 by Andre Norton and Susan Shwartz narrated by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Silver Snow -- chosen to be a concubine, but greatly lacking in feminine virtues -- is "exiled" to Mongolia to become the bride of a great chief. She uses the marriage of convenience -- to the leader who disgraced her father -- to restore her family's honor. For high school and older readers. 1989. James and the Giant Peach RC 32548 by Roald Dahl narrated by Jennifer Mendenhall 1 cassette An orphan, forced to live with two old women who don't understand him, discovers a magic potion that produces a giant-sized peach. James sneaks inside the peach where he finds a new world of insects and fabulous adventures. For grades 4-7. 1961. Juniper RC 34735 by Monica Furlong narrated by Patricia Kilgarriff 1 cassette In this prequel to _Wise Child (RC 29536)_, Juniper, the strong, independent healer, is a young girl. The daughter of a minor Cornish king, Juniper reluctantly leaves the soft comforts of the castle to live with her godmother and mentor, Euny, who will train her in the healing arts. Juniper must live in primitive conditions and toil under a harsh, taciturn director for reality, Euny says, is her teacher. For grades 6-9. 1990. The Lampfish of Twill RC 35227 by Janet Taylor Lisle narrated by Marcia Churchill 1 cassette Eric and Gully, a pet gull that Eric has raised since infancy, live with dour Aunt Opal. Eric's parents were lost at sea in one of the hazardous whirlpools sometimes called "spouts," a common form of demise in the village. Eric dreams of spearing a lampfish -- a magnificent, luminous creature treasured for its bones, until he meets old Zeke Cantrip, a survivor of the most treacherous spout, whose mission is to save the fish. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1991. Letters from Atlantis RC 34431 by Robert Silverberg narrated by Jack Fox 1 cassette This blend of legend and science fiction takes the form of letters from Roy, a time traveler from the twenty-first century. His body lies comatose in the Home Era, but his essence has invaded the mind of Ram, the crown prince of Atlantis. Roy and his girlfriend, Lora--to whom the letters are written--are commissioned to learn the secrets of the fabled continent. And what secrets they are! For junior and senior high and older readers. 1990. The Magic of Oz RC 32281 by L. Frank Baum narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Princess Ozma decrees that only Glinda the Good and the Wizard of Oz may practice magic in the Land of Oz. But trouble comes to the Emerald City with old Ruggedo, the ex-Nome king, and Kiki Aru, the clever Hyup sorcerer, who know the secret of changing people into animals. Follows _The Tin Woodman of Oz (TB 4234)_. For grades 4-7. 1919. Mazemaker RC 33535 by Catherine Dexter narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette When Winnie, twelve, finds a large, intricate maze spray-painted on a deserted playground, she can't resist trying to negotiate it. As she reaches the center, she finds herself transported 100 years into the past, but on the same spot--in the center of an overgrown hedge maze. She is sheltered by a young woman and her aunt who, believing that Winnie has suffered amnesia, forbid her to return to the maze. For grades 5-8. 1989. Merlin Dreams RC 31898 by Peter Dickinson narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette As the wizard Merlin lies imprisoned under a great rock, he dreams these nine stories of blood, magic, and fabulous creatures. For grades 4-8 and older readers. 1988. The Midnight Horse RC 33510 by Sid Fleischman narrated by Andy Chappell 1 cassette It's "raining bullfrogs" when readers first meet the skinny, curly haired orphan boy Touch. Touch is en route--by horse-drawn coach--to Cricklewood, N.H., where he will meet his great-uncle and only surviving relative, Judge Henry Wigglesforth. The boy's traveling companions are an honest blacksmith, a mysterious thief, and a shadowy figure on the coach's roof who is really the Great Chaffalo, a magician turned ghost. For grades 3-6. 1990. Moon Mirror RC 32320 by Andre Norton narrated by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes A collection of nine short stories by the well-known science fiction and fantasy writer. Leading off, a young girl struggles to come to terms with psychic powers she's acquired after a head injury. A toymaker uses an elf's magic gift, not for personal gain, but to allow him to work the magic of his craft. And an old lady stitches wonderful needlework pictures with a magic needle. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1988. Ozma of Oz RC 32280 by L. Frank Baum narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette On her way to Australia with Uncle Henry, Dorothy is blown from the ship during a terrible storm and mysteriously comes ashore in Oz. She and Billina, the talking yellow hen, join Princess Ozma in an exciting rescue of the royal family of Ev from the evil king of Nomes. Follows _The Land of Oz (RC 15141)_. For grades 4-7. 1907. The Patchwork Girl of Oz RC 32282 by L. Frank Baum narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes The Patchwork girl, Glass Cat, and Ojo, the Munchkin boy, set out on a thrilling adventure in search of the ingredients for a magical cure to save Ojo's Uncle Nunkie, who has been turned into a marble statue. Follows _The Emerald City of Oz (RC 26287)_. For grades 4-7. 1913. Pegasus in Flight RC 34796 by Anne McCaffrey narrated by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Rhyssa Owen is now the director of the Center for Parapsychic Talents founded by Henry Darrow, and it is her responsibility to assign the Talents to areas where they will be most valuable. But it is also her responsibility to see that their talents are not exploited. She is especially concerned about two young people, Tirla and Peter, who seem to have some unusual abilities. Sequel to _To Ride Pegasus (RC 34795)_. Some strong language. 1990. The Philadelphia Adventure RC 33487 by Lloyd Alexander narrated by Ed Blake 1 cassette It is 1876, and in Philadelphia the opening of the Centennial Exposition is threatened by the fiendish Dr. Helvitius. He has kidnapped two children in the care of the emperor of Brazil and vows to destroy the exposition and all the world leaders present if the emperor does not meet his demands. Desperate, President Grant lays this problem at the feet of Vesper Holly and Brinnie, her guardian. Sequel to _The Jedera Adventure (RC 30583)_. For grades 6-9. 1990. The Road to Oz RC 34766 by L. Frank Baum narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette First published in 1909. Dorothy and the shaggy man, in search of the road to Butterfield, suddenly find themselves in the Land of Oz! When they go to Princess Ozma's birthday party, they meet Polychrome, the daughter of the Rainbow, and team up for one fantastic adventure after another en route to the Emerald City. Follows _Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz (RC 26288)_. For grades 4-7. 1983. Rosemary's Witch RC 35423 by Ann Turner narrated by Katrina Van Dyne 1 cassette Rosemary Morgenthau and her family are overjoyed about their move into a rambling old country house. But 150-year-old Mathilda, a wild and sorrowful witch, wants them out. She was a bitterly unhappy child in that house, and now she's come back to claim it. As weird things happen to the Morgenthaus, Rosemary finds the courage to reach out to Mathilda and to imagine what it feels like to be so hopeless and vengeful. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1991. The Sorcerer's Apprentice RC 34887 retold by Inga Moore narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Retells the tale of Franz, the sorcerer's apprentice, who was a meddlesome lad. Although warned to watch, learn, and not touch, Franz cannot resist trying his hand at magic when the sorcerer leaves for a day and orders him to clean the laboratory. After all, he has watched the sorcerer put a spell on a broom whereby it grows arms and legs and performs all of the tasks that Franz is supposed to do. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1989. Tales for the Midnight Hour RC 33574 by J.B. Stamper narrated by David Palmer 1 cassette Seventeen short, frightening tales, "guaranteed to keep you awake and shivering with fear." Includes "The Egyptian Coffin," "The Train through Transylvania," and "The Tunnel of Terror." Companion to _More Tales for the Midnight Hour (RC 30518)_. For grades 6-9. 1977. Tehanu RC 32958 by Ursula K. Le Guin narrated by Robert Donley 2 cassettes Tenar, once priestess of Atuan and now the middle-aged widow of a Gontish farmer, lives quietly, caring for her foster daughter Therru, an abused child. Soon another needs Tenar's care; Ged, no longer Archmage of Earthsea, returns home, borne half-conscious on a dragon's back. Follows _The Wizard of Earthsea (RC 25315)_, _The Tombs of Atuan (RC 24584)_, and _The Farthest Shore (RC 32957)_. For grades 6-9. 1990. The Three and Many Wishes of Jason Reid RC 35441 by Hazel Hutchins narrated by Lynn Schrichte 1 cassette On a hot day in June, in the back alley of Fourth Street, eleven-year-old Jason Reid meets Quicksilver, Elster of the Third Order, who grants him three wishes. Remembering the unhappy endings of all the stories he's ever heard about magical beings and wishes, Jason is determined to be wise and clever, with humorous consequences. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1983. The Tin Woodman of Oz RC 33057 by L. Frank Baum narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) The Tin Woodman of Oz searches for the pretty Munchkin girl whom he loved before the Old Witch of the East turned his body to tin, causing him to lose his heart. For grades 4-7. 1918. Tooth-Gnasher Superflash RC 32726 by Daniel Pinkwater narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette It's time for the Popsnorkles to buy a new car. Their green Thunderclap-Eight is just about worn out. Mr. Popsnorkle, Mrs. Popsnorkle, and the five little Popsnorkles test-drive a Tooth-Gnasher Superflash and are surprised by all it can do. For preschool-grade 2. 1981. Touch the Moon RC 34836 by Marion Dane Bauer narrated by Marcia Churchill 1 cassette Counting on the horse her father said she could have for her eleventh birthday, Jennifer is bitterly disappointed to receive instead a promise of riding lessons and a china horse that he treasured as a boy. But the china figure becomes a beautiful palomino stallion that only she can see. Moonseeker, difficult and terribly afraid of being confined, can also talk, and they set out on an adventure. For grades 3-6. 1987. Witch Hazel RC 35435 by Alice Schertle narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Johnny's older brothers don't think much of the scarecrow Johnny fashioned for his pumpkin patch from a witch hazel branch. They told him to dress it in overalls. But Johnny used an old gingham dress and a bonnet instead and named his scarecrow Hazel. Birds ignore Hazel, and only one pumpkin, hidden by the gingham skirt, grows. When his brothers go to the harvest fair, Johnny stays home alone--and witnesses Hazel's magic. For grades K-3. 1991. _The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar_ and Six More RC 32741 by Roald Dahl narrated by George Holmes 2 cassettes A collection of seven stories by the late master storyteller. In "The Boy Who Talked with Animals," a child and a sea creature dumbfound a beach crowd with their mutual affection; in "The Swan," two cruel bullies and one brave boy enter a contest of wills that turns into a deadly fight; and in the title story, a modern-day Robin Hood brings joy to orphans and fear to casino owners. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1977. Braille The Black Cauldron BR 8830 by Lloyd Alexander 2 volumes In this second of five fantasies set in the imaginary land of Prydain, Taran and his companions vow to destroy the Black Cauldron, source of the power of Arawn, the Lord of the Land of Death. Sequel to _The Book of Three (BR 8829)_. Followed by _The Castle of Llyr (BR 8831)_. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1965. The Book of Three BR 8829 by Lloyd Alexander 2 volumes The first of five fantasies, inspired by ancient Welsh legends, about the mythical land of Prydain. Taran, an assistant pig-keeper, struggles along with Prince Gwydion against the evil that threatens the kingdom. Followed by _The Black Cauldron (BR 8830)_. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1964. The Castle of Llyr BR 8831 by Lloyd Alexander 1 volume Taran, the assistant pig-keeper for the wizard Dallben, is now a teenager. His friend, Princess Eilonwy, must leave the mythical Prydain for the Isle of Mona to train as a princess. In Mona she is captured by the wicked enchantress Achren. Taran; Fflewddur Fflam, the bard; and Prince Rhun, Eilonwy's betrothed, set out to rescue her. Follows _The Black Cauldron (BR 8830, BRA 513)_ in the Chronicles of Prydain. For grades 5-8. 1966. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator BR 8528 by Roald Dahl 1 volume Mr. Willy Wonka's magic glass elevator accidentally orbits Charlie Bucket and his family into space where they fight ferocious battles with the dreadful Vermicious Knids and barely rescue Grandma Georgina from Minusland, where people disappear. Sequel to _Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (BR 1461)_. For grades 4-7. 1972. Fat Men from Space BR 9110 by Daniel Manus Pinkwater 1 volume Through a new tooth filling that can receive radio programs and signals from far away, William learns of an invasion of spacemen who are taking away all of Earth's supply of junk food. A preposterous spoof for grades 5-8 and older readers. 1977. The High King BR 8891 by Lloyd Alexander 2 volumes In this final book in the Chronicles of Prydain, the assistant pig-keeper leads his companions on a last great quest. A tale of royal marriages and wars between black and white magic. Sequel to _Taran Wanderer (BR 7607)_. For grades 5-8. 1968. James and the Giant Peach BR 8596 by Roald Dahl 1 volume An orphan, forced to live with two old women who don't understand him, discovers a magic potion that produces a giant-sized peach. James sneaks inside the peach where he finds a new world of insects and fabulous adventures. For grades 4-7. 1961. Kiss Kiss BR 8657 by Roald Dahl 2 volumes A collection of eleven macabre but humorous stories from the late master storyteller. Includes "Edward the Conqueror," "Georgy Porgy," and "The Way Up to Heaven." For junior and senior high and older readers. 1959. The Last Battle BR 8373 by C.S. Lewis 1 volume Two children from beyond the World's End come to the aid of the young king in Narnia's last battle with the evil Calormenes. Seventh and final title of the Chronicles of Narnia. Sequel to _The Magician's Nephew (BR 7215)_. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1988. Ned and the Joybaloo BR 7947 by Hiawyn Oram 1 volume A young boy's vivid imagination leads him to discover a Joybaloo in the linen closet, and a wonderful friendship commences. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1983. Peter Pan BR 8630 by J.M. Barrie 2 volumes A fantasy about the adventures of Wendy, John, and Michael, who fly away to Never-Never-Land with Peter, the boy who refused to grow up. A classic for readers of all ages. 1939. The Secret of the Indian BR 9141 by Lynne Reid Banks 1 volume Continues the story of Omri and Patrick's magic miniature figures. During a battle in the Indian village, several Indians are wounded and some die from the modern weapons the boys have given them. Omri and Patrick decide they must share their secret with Emma, Patrick's cousin, who has a set of medical figures. Sequel to _The Indian in the Cupboard (BR 5238)_ and _Return of the Indian (BR 7028)_. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1989. The Silver Kiss BR 8590 by Annette Curtis Klause 1 volume One evening as Zoe, seventeen, is brooding over her mother's imminent death from cancer, her father's lack of support, and her best friend's move, she meets Simon, a startlingly handsome and compelling young man. As their friendship blossoms, Simon reveals that he is a vampire out to kill his vampire brother for the gruesome murder of their mother. Some strong language and some violence. For high school and older readers. 1990. _The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar _and Six More BR 8676 by Roald Dahl 2 volumes A collection of seven stories by the late master storyteller. In "The Boy Who Talked with Animals," a child and a sea creature dumbfound a beach crowd with their mutual affection; in "The Swan," two cruel bullies and one brave boy enter a contest of wills that turns into a deadly fight; and in the title story, a modern-day Robin Hood brings joy to orphans and fear to casino owners. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1977. Folk and Fairy Tales Cassettes Aardvarks, Disembark! RC 32702 by Ann Jonas narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette After the flood, Noah called for all of the animals from aardvarks to zebras to disembark. But the ark was still full. So he called, "Everyone, disembark!" and out came zebus, and youyous, and wallabies, and voles, and a whole host of animals from "z" to "a" whose names sound unfamiliar to us today because they are now extinct or endangered. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1990. The Adventures of High John the Conqueror RC 33115 by Steve Sanfield narrated by Bob Askey 1 cassette A collection of sixteen tales about High John the Conqueror, the trickster hero of African-Americans during slavery time. Interspersed between the tales are brief clips of information on slavery in America. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1989. Aida RC 33189 retold by Leontyne Price narrated by Manya LaBruja 1 cassette African-American opera diva Leontyne Price, of world renown for her portrayal of Verdi's Aida, retells the story of that opera. Aida, a beautiful Ethiopian princess, is captured and enslaved in Egypt. When she falls in love with Radames, the handsome young captain of the Egyptian army, tragedy befalls all involved. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award 1990. All God's Critters Got a Place in the Choir RC 35449 by Bill Staines narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette "Some sing low, some sing higher,/Some sing out loud on the telephone wire...." Thus continues this lively adaptation of a well-loved folk song. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1978. The Arrow and the Lamp: The Story of Psyche RC 34201 retold by Margaret Hodges narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Sent by his jealous mother, the love goddess Aphrodite, to punish Psyche for her beauty, Eros instead falls in love with the mortal and visits her nightly in a magic palace. Only when Psyche, prompted by her sisters, tries to look at her lover does Eros fly away, leaving Psyche to endure a series of trials to recover him. A haunting Greek myth retold for grades 2-4 and older readers. 1989. At the Back of the North Wind RC 31830 by George MacDonald narrated by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes A fairy tale about Diamond, the son of a coachman, and his friendship with the North Wind. Originally published in 1871. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1986. The Banza RC 32641 retold by Diane Wolkstein narrated by Barbara Rosenblat 1 cassette On the island of Haiti, Teegra, a young tiger, and Cabree, a young goat, become best friends, although tigers and goats are usually enemies. When they must part, Teegra gives Cabree his family banza (a little banjo) for protection. Cabree asks how the banza will protect him, and Teegra explains that "the banza belongs to the heart, and there is not stronger protection than the heart." For grades K-3 and older readers. 1981. _Belling the Cat_ and Other Aesop's Fables RC 35351 retold by Tom Paxton narrated by George Backman 1 cassette A collection of ten of Aesop's well-known fables, retold in lively, engaging verse. Includes "Town Mouse and Country Mouse," "Many Friends," and "The Crow and the Pitcher." For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1990. Beyond the Ridge RC 34765 by Paul Goble narrated by Janis Gray 1 cassette The Plains Indians believe that dying is like climbing a long, steep slope toward a tall ridge on the Great Plains. From the tip-top, one can see the "beyond the ridge," which is also called the Spirit World or the Land of Many Tipis. In this poetic tale, an elderly Native-American woman dies and travels to the Spirit World. Her grieving relatives prepare her body according to Plains Indian customs. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Birdy and the Ghosties RC 34142 by Jill Paton Walsh narrated by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette Birdy's father is a ferryman, and she often rides with him to balance the boat. One day an elderly passenger tells Birdy that she has the "second sight," and Birdy finds that if she looks twice at things they often look quite different the second time around. When a ghost family demands a ferry ride, they appear to be hideous, horrible creatures, but the second look shows them to be a handsome, noble family--in for a surprise. For grades 2-4. 1989. Borreguita and the Coyote: A Tale from Ayutla, Mexico RC 35163 retold by Verna Aardema narrated by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Borreguita (which means "little lamb") is taken by her owner to feast in a field of lush, red clover. She is approached by a coyote who has lunch on his mind. But the clever lamb outwits the coyote in this triumph of mind over muscle. A Mexican folktale. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1991. The Boy Who Found the Light: Eskimo Folktales RC 35352 retold by Dale DeArmond narrated by John Horton 1 cassette A collection of three Eskimo folktales. In the title story, "The Boy Who Found the Light," an orphaned boy cast out from his darkened village captures the sun and the moon for his people. Other tales are "The Doll" and "The Raven and the Marmot." For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1990. Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain: A Nandi Tale RC 32631 retold by Verna Aardema narrated by Lisette Lecat 1 cassette An African folktale in rhyme of the year that the rain did not fall on Kapiti Plain, and there was a terrible drought. And how Ki-pat, a herdsman, comes up with an ingenious way to bring the rain to Kapiti Plain. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1981. Buried Moon RC 35388 retold by Margaret Hodges narrated by John Horton 1 cassette The moon, curious about the evil creatures who live in the bogs and marshes, comes to Earth as a beautiful woman to investigate for herself. As she walks through the forest she is entrapped by a tree. When a lost traveller needs her help, she lets down her hood to reveal her light and is buried in a dark pool by the forces of evil. Who will free her? The haunting retelling of an English folktale for grades 2-4 and older readers. 1990. The Canterbury Tales RC 31894 selected by Selina Hastings narrated by Flo Gibson 1 cassette Geoffrey Chaucer, often called "the father of English poetry," was born around 1342, and died probably in 1400. In the late 1380s Chaucer wrote the _Canterbury Tales_, one of the greatest narrative poems in the English language. It consists of twenty-four tales told by a group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury Cathedral. Hastings has selected seven of the tales and retold them in modern prose. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988. Cinderella RC 34192 retold by Barbara Karlin narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette When Cinderella's father, a kind widower, marries a "vain and horrid" woman with two "vain and horrid" daughters, Cinderella is mistreated and made to work like a servant. Until, that is, a fairy godmother, a prince, and a glass slipper enter her life. This retelling of the classic fairy tale includes a touch of humor. For preschool-grade 2. 1989. The Dark Way: Stories from the Spirit World RC 34144 retold by Virginia Hamilton narrated by Lisette Lecat 1 cassette Twenty-five eerie tales from myth, legend, and folklore gathered from around the world are retold in this collection. Some are funny, others horrifying, and others heroic. Familiar stories of Medusa and Baba Yaga and the golem appear, as well as a Mexican legend based on the Aztec ritual of human sacrifice and a North American Indian trickster tale of Manabozo. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1990. Dealing with Dragons RC 33457 by Patricia C. Wrede narrated by Pam Ward 1 cassette Princess Cimorene is curious, energetic, feisty, and not at all the proper princess that her parents--the very proper king and queen--wish her to be. Determined not to marry the vapid prince who has been chosen for her, she runs away and throws herself wholeheartedly into a career as a dragon's princess. As she fends off nosy wizards and helps out hysterical princesses, she makes a firm place for herself in the dragon world. For grades 5-9. 1990. Disney's Beauty and the Beast RC 34342 narrated by John Horton 1 cassette A mean, spoiled, selfish young prince is turned into a hideous horned beast when he refuses an old woman (who is really an enchantress) shelter one freezing night. In order for the spell to be broken, he must learn to love another and earn that person's love before the last petal drops from the rose the enchantress leaves behind. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Bestseller 1991. Dove Isabeau RC 33166 by Jane Yolen narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette On the northern shore of Craig's Cove, a beautiful, gentle maiden known as Dove Isabeau lives in a great stone castle. When she is fourteen her mother dies, and her father unwittingly marries an evil witch. When her stepmother turns her into a fierce, fire-breathing dragon, she is saved from the spell by her true love, Kemp Owain. For grades 3-6. 1989. The Dragon's Boy RC 35389 by Jane Yolen narrated by Tom Martin 1 cassette Drawing on Arthurian legend, the author tells of the education and coming-of-age of thirteen-year-old Artos (Arthur). Old Linn (Merlin) is to be his teacher, but, doubting he can capture the boy's attention, Old Linn constructs a fire-breathing dragon as a facade. Artos then discovers the dragon's identity and becomes angry. Soon Old Linn explains Artos's lineage to him and hints that the boy is destined to become a leader. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990. The Dream Eater RC 32783 by Christian Garrison narrated by George Backman 1 cassette Yukio, a young Japanese boy, has been having a terrible dream every time he sleeps so he decides to sleep no more. He soon learns that everyone else in the village has also been having recurring nightmares. When Yukio bravely rescues a hungry baku (they find nightmares delicious), the nightmares are devoured. For grades 2-4. 1986. Earthmaker's Tales: North American Indian Stories about Earth Happenings RC 33687 by Gretchen Will Mayo narrated by David Palmer 1 cassette Seventeen tales from Native American folklore that seek to explain the origins of natural phenomena such as floods, volcanoes, storms, snow, winds, and fog. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. The Empty Pot RC 34875 by Demi narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Ping loves flowers, and everything that he plants grows as if touched by magic. The emperor also loves flowers, and he decides to choose his successor by giving each child in China a seed to plant and nurture throughout the year. No matter what Ping does, he cannot get the seed to sprout. With the assurance that he has done his best, Ping journeys to the palace with his empty pot--and receives a marvelous surprise. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1990. Favorite Greek Myths RC 34402 retold by Mary Pope Osborne narrated by Jill Ferris 1 cassette The ancient Greeks invented stories to help explain nature and to free them from their fears of the unknown. The stories that they created about their gods and goddesses are called myths. This book retells twelve tales from Greek mythology including the stories of King Midas, Echo and Narcissus, the golden apples, and Cupid and Psyche. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1989. Fortune RC 34869 by Diane Stanley narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Long, long ago there lived in Persia a poor farmer's son named Omar. Following the advice of Sunny, his childhood sweetheart and betrothed, he goes to town in search of wealth and buys a dancing tiger (from a mysterious woman) that he names Fortune. He is soon a rich man. Omar goes off in search of a princess to marry, for Sunny is just a poor farmer's daughter. But Omar is in for lessons on life, love, and riches. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1990. The Frog Prince Continued RC 34881 by Jon Scieszka narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette The Frog Prince (the frog who was turned into a prince when kissed by a princess) did not live happily ever after--at least not right away. He and the Princess made each other so miserable that he longed to become a frog again and went searching for a witch who could turn him back. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1991. Ghosts and Bogles RC 32986 by Dinah Starkey narrated by Rahael Elias 1 cassette A collection of sixteen short, creepy, scary stories from the British Isles. They include plenty of ghosts and gore. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1978. The Gunnywolf RC 34173 retold by A. Delaney narrated by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette A little girl and her father live on the edge of a deep, dark forest. No one ever ventures into the forest because of the dreaded Gunnywolf. One day the little girl can no longer resist the beautiful flowers that grow there, and she goes into the forest to pick some. When she is chased by the Gunnywolf, she quickly learns a lifesaving trick--that the ABC song puts him to sleep! For preschool-grade 2. 1988. Hansel and Gretel RC 32716 retold by James Marshall narrated by Andy Chappell 1 cassette An irreverent retelling of the Grimm brothers' classic tale in which Hansel and Gretel, deserted in the forest, come upon a house made of cookies, cakes, and candy, and occupied by a wicked witch who likes to eat plump children for her dinner. For grades K-3. 1990. _How Glooskap Outwits the Ice Giants _and Other Tales of the Maritime Indians RC 34172 retold by Howard Norman narrated by J.P. Linton 1 cassette Glooskap in the Indian languages of maritime Canada and Maine means "man from nothing." He is believed to be the first person to have lived on earth. These six tales feature Glooskap's travels and adventures from Nova Scotia to New England. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1989. How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots: A Swahili Tale of Friendship RC 35327 retold by Barbara Knutson narrated by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette A long, long time ago, Guinea Fowl had solid black feathers without the white speckles she has today. This African folktale explains how, through her friendship with Cow and her enmity with Lion, Guinea Fowl became a speckled bird. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1990. The Hydra RC 34348 by Bernard Evslin narrated by Robert Blumenfeld 1 cassette The trials of heroic Hercules and the fair Iole, daughter of the goddess Iris, as they combine forces to outwit the gods and defeat fearsome monsters--the hundred-headed Hydra being the worst of all. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. The Kitchen Knight: A Tale of King Arthur RC 34193 retold by Margaret Hodges narrated by Jon Beryl 1 cassette Retells the tale of Sir Gareth, one of the most adventurous stories about King Arthur and his court. Sir Gareth is knighted by Sir Lancelot and embarks on a daring rescue of the lady in the tower --imprisoned by the fearsome Red Knight of the Red Plain. For grades 4-7. 1990. Land of the Long White Cloud: Maori Myths, Tales, and Legends RC 34946 by Kiri Te Kanawa narrated by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette The author, a famous opera singer of Maorian descent who spent her childhood in New Zealand, presents nineteen of her favorite myths and legends. Included are "The Birth of Maui," "Kahukura and the Fairies," and "Mataora and Niwareka in the Underworld." For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1989. The Little Snowgirl: An Old Russian Tale RC 33387 retold by Carolyn Croll narrated by George Backman 1 cassette Long ago in Russia there lived Pavel the woodcarver and Caterina, his wife. They had a good house, warm clothes, and plenty to eat, but they longed for a child of their own. When Pavel makes a child out of snow, they name her Dochinka. But Dochinka can not come inside where it is warm, or eat hot porridge or cabbage soup. That is, not until Babouschka grants her a Christmas Eve wish. For preschool-grade 2. 1989. Melisande RC 33790 by E. Nesbit narrated by Jennifer Mendenhall 1 cassette Cursed by an evil fairy at her christening, Princess Melisande is beautiful, good, and bald. When she is finally granted a wish, she asks for golden hair a yard long that grows an inch every day and twice as fast when it is cut! Mind-boggling consequences of mathematically astounding proportions immediately descend upon poor Melisande. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1989. My Grandmother's Stories: A Collection of Jewish Folk Tales RC 32996 by Adeśle Geras narrated by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette The narrator, a nameless young girl, loves to spend the day with her grandmother. As they cook, hang up the laundry, and prepare for the Sabbath, their tasks evoke stories rooted in the grandmother's Russian-Jewish heritage. These ten stories include "Bavsi's Feast," "A Tangle of Wools," and "The Market of Miseries." For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1990. Native American Stories RC 34361 by Joseph Bruchac narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Native Americans view human relationships with nature in terms of family, with the Earth as mother. This collection of tales and myths from various Native American groups focuses on this relationship. Chapter titles include "Creation," "Earth," "Wind and Weather," and "Plants and Animals." For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991. The Nemean Lion RC 35343 retold by Bernard Evslin narrated by Patrick Horgan 1 cassette A young girl, Palaemona, is destined to save the world from the clutches of the Nemean lion, a terrifying monster who is the servant and agent of destruction of Zeus, the highest of Greek gods. Palaemona, weak and sickly, conquers her own inadequacies to defeat evil--including the Bullman and a giant bee--and become a glorious heroine. A powerful retelling of the Greek myth. Violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1990. Nine-in-One Grr! Grr! A Folktale from the Hmong People of Laos RC 33740 by Blia Xiong narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Long, long ago, there lived the first tiger. She and her mate had no babies, and the lonely tiger worried about the future. So Tiger traveled to see the great god Shao, who promised that she would have nine cubs each year. But Bird came up with a clever plan to prevent the land from being overrun by tigers. For preschool-grade 2. 1989. Princess Gorilla and a New Kind of Water: A Mpongwe Tale RC 32640 retold by Verna Aardema narrated by Lisette Lecat 1 cassette Princess Gorilla just wants to marry someone who loves her, like the handsome young gorilla she sometimes plays with in the wawa trees. But her father, King Gorilla, thinks he knows best and ponders what test to use for his new son-in-law. When he finds a barrel of vinegar, he declares that whoever can drink the strange new water will marry Princess Gorilla. For preschool-grade 2. 1988. Quest for a King: Searching for the Real King Arthur RC 32973 by Catherine M. Andronik narrated by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Arthur, Guenevere, Merlin, Lancelot, and the other residents of Camelot have excited the imagination for almost 1,000 years. Drawing together many of the legends and stories and the few known facts, the author tries to find the truth behind the myth. An annotated bibliography of fiction and nonfiction works is appended. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Robin Hood RC 34360 retold by Sarah Hayes narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette An easy-to-read retelling of the adventures of Robin Hood and his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood, who loves Maid Marian, battles the evil Sheriff of Nottingham as he rights wrongs and fights for justice. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1989. Scary Stories Three: More Tales to Chill Your Bones RC 34928 retold by Alvin Schwartz narrated by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette From the world's folklore the author retells more than two dozen ghoulish tales of ghosts, monsters, hauntings, and other spooky phenomena. Companion to _Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (RC 19713) _and _More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (RC 22330)_. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991. The Seven Chinese Brothers RC 34671 retold by Margaret Mahy narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The seven Chinese brothers look strikingly alike, but each has an extraordinary gift. First Brother has wondrous ears, Second Brother amazing eyes, Third Brother great strength, Fourth Brother bones of iron, Fifth Brother legs that grow instantly, Sixth Brother the ability to never get too hot, and Seventh Brother eyes that weep great salt tears. Working together they are able to elude execution by the cruel Chinese emperor. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1990. _The Shining Princess _and Other Japanese Legends RC 35710 retold by Eric Quayle narrated by John Horton 1 cassette This collection of ten Japanese folktales introduces readers to the exquisite world of Japanese folk tradition. Included are familiar tales such as "Momotaro--The Peach Warrior," as well as lesser-known tales such as "The Matsuyama Mirror." A cousin of Brer Rabbit appears in "The White Hare and the Crocodiles," and the "The Ogre of Rashomon" reminds one of Grendel and Beowulf. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1989. Sky Dogs RC 34865 by Jane Yolen narrated by Bob Askey 1 cassette He-who-loves-horses, an elderly member of the Piegan band of the Blackfoot tribe of Native Americans and a member of the council of warriors, tells how, as a small boy, he was in the group that first saw and owned horses. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1990. The Sorcerer's Apprentice RC 34887 retold by Inga Moore narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Retells the tale of Franz, the sorcerer's apprentice, who was a meddlesome lad. Although warned to watch, learn, and not touch, Franz cannot resist trying his hand at magic when the sorcerer leaves for a day and orders him to clean the laboratory. After all, he has watched the sorcerer put a spell on a broom whereby it grows arms and legs and performs all of the tasks that Franz is supposed to do. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1989. The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks RC 32701 by Katherine Paterson narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Exquisite retelling of a popular Japanese folktale. There once lived a pair of mandarin ducks. The drake was a magnificent bird with colorful plumage, while his mate, the duck, looked like the wood of the tree where the two made their nest. When the pair is separated by a cruel lord who wishes to possess the drake for his beauty, a compassionate couple risks their lives to reunite the ducks. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1990. Tattercoats RC 32995 edited by Joseph Jacobs narrated by George Backman 1 cassette Tattercoats is the granddaughter of a wealthy old lord. But because his favorite daughter dies giving birth to Tattercoats, he neglects and despises his grandchild. Tattercoats gets her name because she is so ragged, and her only friends are her old nurse and the gooseherd. But Tattercoats comes to marry a prince, who is enthralled by her simple beauty. For grades K-3. 1989. Tony's Bread: An Italian Folktale RC 33732 by Tomie dePaola narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Long ago, in a tiny village outside Milano, there lived a baker named Antonio, whom everyone called Tony. Tony had a lovely daughter, Serafina, who sat by her window all day eating sweets because Tony considered her too precious to do anything else. But Serafina dreamed of love and marriage, and Tony dreamed of becoming a famous baker in Milano, and this tale tells how both dreams came true. For grades K-3. 1989. Turramulli the Giant Quinkin RC 33553 by Percy Trezise and Dick Roughsey narrated by Reginald Metcalf 1 cassette Long ago the Yalanji people lived in a beautiful wilderness that is now called Cape York, Australia. Although their lives were peaceful, Quinkins, or spirits, also lived there. Turramulli, whose name means thunder, was the most evil and most dangerous of all the Quinkins. When Moonbi and Leealin are nearly captured by Turramulli, kind Quinkins come to the children's rescue. For grades K-3. 1982. The Twelve Dancing Princesses RC 33738 by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The king simply cannot understand how his twelve daughters wear out twelve new pairs of satin shoes every night while locked in their bedchamber in Castle Belvedere. Michael, a young cattle herder who dreams of marrying a princess, is determined to solve the mystery for the king. If he fails, it will cost him his head; if he succeeds, he will be able to marry the princess of his choice. For grades 2-4. 1989. Uncle Nacho's Hat/El Sombrero del Tio Nacho RC 33670 retold by Harriet Rohmer narrated by Ed Blake 1 cassette Uncle Nacho's hat is old and full of holes and of no use for anything anymore. After his niece gives him a new hat, Uncle Nacho tries to get rid of the old one, but it keeps coming back, time after time. Bilingual book in English and Spanish. For grades K-3. 1989. Valentine and Orson RC 33272 retold by Nancy Ekholm Burkert narrated by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Classic romance cast as a folk play narrated by the troubadour-enchanter Pacolet and performed by sixteenth-century players in Flanders. Tells the tale of twins separated at birth. Valentine is raised in luxury at the king's court; Orson in the forest by a bear. As young men, the two meet as enemies but soon become friends and set out on a dangerous quest to discover their true identities. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1989. _The War of the Birds and the Beasts _and Other Russian Tales RC 32698 by Arthur Ransome narrated by John Horton 1 cassette After the 1916 publication of _Old Peter's Russian Tales (RC 30848)_, Ransome's first indubitable literary success, he set to work on a second collection, which was never completed. Ransome biographer Hugh Brogan _(The Life of Author Ransome (RC 25007)_ has selected and edited eleven of these tales for inclusion in this volume. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1984. Braille Aida BR 8936 retold by Leontyne Price 1 volume African-American opera diva Leontyne Price, world renowned for her portrayal of Verdi's Aida, retells the story of that opera. Aida, a beautiful Ethiopian princess, is captured and enslaved in Egypt. When she falls in love with Radames, the handsome young captain of the Egyptian army, tragedy befalls all involved. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Coretta Scott King award. 1990. Call It Courage BR 9146 by Armstrong Sperry 1 volume Mafatu is the son of a great chief of a Polynesian island, where courage is a man's most respected quality. But Mafatu is afraid of the sea. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1940. _Cry Wolf _and Other Aesop Fables BR 8921 retold by Naomi Lewis 1 volume A brief retelling of twelve traditional Aesop fables including "Men and Lions," "Slow but Sure," and "The Fault, Dear Brutus." At the end of each tale, the moral is told in poetry. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 to share with older readers. 1988. Favorite Greek Myths BR 8791 retold by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume The ancient Greeks invented stories to help explain nature and to free them from their fears of the unknown. The stories that they created about their gods and goddesses are called myths. This book retells twelve tales from Greek mythology including the stories of King Midas, Echo and Narcissus, the golden apples, and Cupid and Psyche. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1989. Jack and the Beanstalk BR 8957 retold by Steven Kellogg 1 volume Retells the classic fairy tale of a boy named Jack, who trades away a cow named Milky-white--his and his mother's only source of income--for five beans. But the beans are indeed magic, and Jack, through courage and quick wit, outsmarts a giant, gruesome ogre and makes his and his mother's fortune. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1991. Llama and the Great Flood: A Folktale from Peru BR 8935 retold by Ellen Alexander 1 volume Retells the Peruvian folktale originally told in the Quechua language of the Andes. A llama dreams of a terrible flood and leads his Andean family to the peak of Willka Qutu, where animals of every sort have taken refuge. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1989. Native American Stories BR 8773 by Joseph Bruchac 1 volume Native Americans view human relationships with nature in terms of family, with the Earth as mother. This collection of tales and myths from various Native American groups focuses on this relationship. Chapter titles include "Creation," "Earth," "Wind and Weather," and "Plants and Animals." For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991. Puss in Boots BR 8910 by Charles Perrault 1 volume A poor miller's son gains a fortune and marries a beautiful princess with the help of his cat, the clever Puss. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. Caldecott Honor Book 1990. Scary Stories Three: More Tales to Chill Your Bones BR 8878 retold by Alvin Schwartz 1 volume From the world's folklore the author retells more than two dozen ghoulish tales of ghosts, monsters, hauntings, and other spooky phenomena. Companion to _Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (BR 5249) _and _More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (BR 6199)_. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1991. The Talking Eggs BR 8909 by Robert D. San Souci 1 volume A Louisiana Creole folktale about a widow and her two daughters who "lived on a farm so poor, it looked like the tail end of bad luck." The youngest child, abused by her mother and sister, helps an old woman, who rewards her with magic eggs that produce gold and silver. When the evil sister seeks the same old woman and disobeys her, the eggs give forth snakes, toads, and vermin. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Coretta Scott King Award 1989. Friendship Cassettes The Alexandra Ingredient RC 33780 by Linda Leopold Strauss narrated by Pam Ward 1 cassette Unlike her mother, father, and older sister, Alexandra Plummer is not a model of efficiency. In fact, whatever can go wrong does. That is, until she meets Mike, the elderly widower her family adopts for the community's "Adopt-a-Grandparent" program. With his support, Alexandra's perspective on herself improves. And when Mike gets sick, Alexandra's spunk helps him pull through. For grades 3-6. 1988. Baby-sitters on Board! RC 33680 by Ann M. Martin narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Mr. Pike, the father of eight children for whom members of the club often baby-sit, wins a dream vacation, and he asks club members Mary Anne and Stacey to come along as mother's helpers. When Kristy's stepfather hears the news, he books Kristy's entire family and the remaining club members, Claudia and Dawn, on the same trip. Now the whole club will be vacationing in Florida. The Baby-sitters Club Super Special. For grades 4-7. 1988. Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover RC 32674 by Betsy Byars narrated by John Polk 1 cassette When his long-distance girlfriend, Melissa, tells Bingo that he resembles the hero of her favorite romance novel, Bingo rushes to the bookstore for a copy of _Gypsy Lover_. There he meets another girl, Boots. Convinced that she has found her soul-mate, Boots engages him in excruciating phone conversations. Meanwhile, his mother prematurely gives birth to his new baby brother. Sequel to _Bingo Brown and the Language of Love (RC 32675)_. For grades 5-8. 1990. Camp Girl-Meets-Boy RC 34274 by Caroline B. Cooney narrated by Marcia Churchill 1 cassette Marissa lives all year long just waiting for summer camp--Camp Menunkechogue-- nestled in the picturesque mountains of Maine. Now that she is sixteen, she is finally a counselor and ready for romance with one of the guys--Sin, Dark, Jamie, Trevor, and Brandon--who work on the boys' side. Then Cathy, blond and beautiful, arrives as the camp's dance counselor, and all the guys swoon for her. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988. Cassie Binegar RC 32474 by Patricia MacLachlan narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Cassie Binegar does not like her loud, slipshod family or their new house by the sea. She yearns for orderliness and sameness in her life. Oh, how she envies her friend Margaret Mary for her perfect family and home that is always shiny and beautiful! For grades 3-6. 1982. The Chalk Box Kid RC 35202 by Clyde Robert Bulla narrated by John Polk 1 cassette Nine-year-old Gregory doesn't like not having a cake or party for his birthday because the family is moving. He also doesn't like his new house because it has no garden. When he discovers an abandoned chalk factory, he creates a beautiful garden in a very unusual place and also finds a friend. For grades 3-6. 1987. Dump Days RC 32556 by Jerry Spinelli narrated by Gary Tipton 1 cassette As summer begins, J.D. and his friend Duke promise themselves a perfect day. Money plays a big factor, of course, and they devise a half-dozen different ways to earn it. These schemes inevitably backfire--often due to Duke's warmhearted generosity--but J.D. perseveres. An argument nearly ends the boys' friendship until some sweet violin music heard in the dark of the night brings them back together. For grades 4-7. 1988. Everywhere RC 32671 by Bruce Brooks narrated by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette The narrator, a ten-year-old boy, is shaken and afraid because his beloved grandfather has suffered a heart attack and is near death. He welcomes the companionship of Dooley, the eleven-year-old nephew of his grandfather's black nurse. Borrowing from comic-book lore, Dooley explains the theory of "soul switching," and the boys agree to execute the ritual in order to save the old gentleman's life. For grades 3-6. 1990. A Friend like That RC 32619 by Alfred Slote narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Robby Miller has problems. His beloved housekeeper, Carol, is getting married, and Beth Lowenfeld is challenging him for his team's shortstop position. The last straw comes when his older sister starts promoting a romance between his widowed father and that obnoxious Mrs. Nathanson. Robby runs away, only to find aid from unexpected quarters. For grades 4-7. 1988. Fudge-a-Mania RC 33199 by Judy Blume narrated by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette The Tubmans and Hatchers are sharing a summer home in Maine, throwing together five-year-old Fudge, his older brother Peter, and Peter's arch-enemy Sheila "Queen of Cooties" Tubman for three long weeks! Mayhem becomes the order of the day as children, adults, and pets find themselves in one predicament after another. Companion to _Superfudge (RD 15590)_ and _Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great (RC 13381)_. For grades 3-6. 1990. Henry and Beezus RC 33755 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) Henry Huggins has his heart set on a bicycle and will go to any lengths to get one. His friend Beezus is anxious to help, although considerably hampered by her bratty little sister, Ramona. Henry's well-intentioned dog, Ribsy, frequently complicates Henry's efforts, too. For grades 2-4. 1952. I Thought You Were My Best Friend RC 33700 by Ann Reit narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Phoebe and Eve, fourteen years old and best friends since the second grade, have always shared everything. Now they are even sharing the same boyfriend, Quent. He goes out with Phoebe one time and Eve the next. The first time he kisses Eve, she tells Phoebe. And the first time he kisses Phoebe, she tells Eve. But now things are changing. Will their friendship survive? For grades 6-9. 1988. Karen's Sleepover RC 32808 by Ann M. Martin narrated by Carole Coons 1 cassette Seven-year-old Karen Brewer lives in Stoneybrook, Connecticut, with her mother, stepfather, and little brother, Andrew. Every other weekend and for two weeks during the summer she and Andrew live with their father, stepmother, stepsister, three stepbrothers, and adopted baby sister. Karen is having her very first sleepover--at her father's house--and she can invite ten people. A Baby-sitters Little Sister book. For grades 2-4. 1990. Kristy and the Baby Parade RC 35214 by Ann M. Martin narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette The Baby-sitters Club--Kristy, Claudia, Dawn, Mary Anne, Stacey, Mallory, and Jessica--all adore babies. When Kristy gets the bright idea that the club should enter a float in the baby parade held biennially in Stoneybrook, the other girls agree that it might be fun. All they have to do is make a float and locate a bunch of cute babies whom they'll dress in adorable outfits. Right? Wrong! A Baby-sitters Club book for grades 4-7. 1991. The Makeover Campaign RC 34898 by Suzanne Weyn narrated by Susan Scheuer 1 cassette Beautiful airhead Doris Gaylord is running for sophomore class president, and Rissa (Clarissa) is furious! But she has a plan as usual--she will simply nominate her friend and fellow Makeover Club member Marsha to run against Doris. But Marsha is not happy about the proposition. She's still shy despite her new looks and popularity, and Rissa wants to de-glamorize her for the campaign. Sequel to _The Makeover Summer (RC 34897)_. For grades 5-8. 1990. The Makeover Club RC 34896 by Suzanne Weyn narrated by Susan Scheuer 1 cassette Marsha, Sara, and Clarissa are sick and tired of Doris, with her snobbish ways and airhead mentality, making all the boys in high school swoon. When the home ec teacher, Mrs. Costello, mentions a contest sponsored by _Teen Today _magazine, the three girls decide to enter and form the Makeover Club to prepare for it. They intend to work wonders with exercise, hairdos, and makeup. Prequel to _The Makeover Summer (RC 34897)_. For grades 5-8. 1986. The Makeover Summer RC 34897 by Suzanne Weyn narrated by Susan Scheuer 1 cassette Last year Marsha, Sara, and Clarissa formed the Makeover Club to transform themselves into the attractive, popular girls they'd always dreamed of being. It worked, and Clarissa won a modeling contract with _Teen Today_ magazine. The club is now faced with a new challenge. Lena Laffleberger, a big, awkward foreign exchange student, is in desperate need of their services. Sequel to _The Makeover Club (RC 34896)_. For grades 5-8. 1988. The Middle of Somewhere: A Story of South Africa RC 35726 by Sheila Gordon narrated by Lisette Lecat 1 cassette A childhood spent playing under the velvety leaves of the jacaranda tree is threatened for nine-year-old Rebecca and her best friend Noni. Their village in South Africa is in an area designated for development by whites, as soon as the black residents can be relocated. Noni's family leaves, but Rebecca's stays and joins the resistance--which leads to her father's arrest and imprisonment. For grades 4-7. 1990. The Mouse Rap RC 35328 by Walter Dean Myers narrated by George Backman 1 cassette Mouse, a fourteen-year-old Harlem youth, is in for an eventful summer. He and his best friend, Styx, will be playing in the summer basketball tournaments. Sheri is doing her best to convince the group to join a dance contest. Beverly gives Mouse his first "body kiss," and Mouse and his friends search in an abandoned building for cash left by a gangster in the 1930s. And his dad wants to rejoin the family. For grades 6-9. 1990. New York, New York! RC 35092 by Ann M. Martin narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette The Baby-sitters Club--eighth-graders Claudia Kishi, Stacey McGill, Mary Anne Spier, Kristy Thomas, and Dawn Schafer, and sixth-graders Mallory Pike and Jessica Ramsey--are on a whirlwind tour of New York City. That's where Stacey lived before moving to Stoneybrook, Connecticut, and she has taken the whole gang to the city for two weeks of fun and excitement. A Baby-sitters Club book. For grades 4-7. 1991. Next-Door Neighbors RC 35436 by Sarah Ellis narrated by Marcia Churchill 1 cassette Moving is never easy. It means a new school, new kids, and for Peggy, the youngest daughter of a minister, it means a new church. She soon becomes friends with Sing, the Chinese gardener and caretaker for Mrs. Manning, the rich, elderly widow who lives next door. George, the son of a refugee janitor, wants to become her friend, but she rejects him. They are drawn together, however, when Sing is shockingly mistreated by Mrs. Manning. For grades 4-7. 1989. The Pennywhistle Tree RC 35567 by Doris Buchanan Smith narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When Sanders George and his needy family of six younger siblings move in, they jolt Jonathon Douglas, his parents, and his buddies out of a comfortable complacency. The little Georges swarm over the Douglases' yard, climb the tree where Jonathon and his friends hang out, and threaten to destroy the concentration that Jonathon treasures for his music. Just as Sanders and Jonathon begin to forge a friendship, the Georges suddenly move. For grades 4-7. 1991. Rainy Day Kate RC 33827 by Lenore Blegvad narrated by Jon Beryl 1 cassette A young boy invites his friend Kate over to play. But then it starts to rain, and Kate's mother will not let her come on such a wet day. At first sad and disappointed, the young boy decides to make his own Kate out of old clothes, a pillow, string, paper, and glue! For preschool-grade 2. 1987. Remember Me to Herald Square RC 34551 by Paula Danziger narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Kendra Kaye is leery when her parents tell her that the son of friends will be spending the summer with them in their New York City apartment. When Kendra sees Frank Lee, her fears prove groundless. He's the right age, the right height, and very good looking but has a girlfriend back home. Kendra and Frank become fast friends as they explore the city on a scavenger hunt devised by their parents. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1987. Sarah and Me and the Lady from the Sea RC 33191 by Patricia Beatty narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette The year is 1894. Marcella Abbott, a self-satisfied, snobbish Portland girl who vacations on a Washington State peninsula each summer, doesn't have much use for the locals. But when her father's business fails, the Abbots are forced to live for a year in their summer home. Marcella and her down-to-earth, fun-loving neighbor, Sarah Kimball, develop a rewarding friendship. For grades 4-6. 1989. Soup RC 33541 by Robert Newton Peck narrated by Gary Tipton 1 cassette (Reissue) Stories of an exciting boyhood shared with Soup Vinson, the author's best friend, who is a genius at getting them into trouble. Companion to _Soup for President (RC 33227)_, _Soup on Fire (RC 31501)_, _Soup in the Saddle (RC 21836)_, _Soup's Goat (RC 22157)_, and other Soup books. For grades 5-8. 1974. Soup and Me RC 34295 by Robert Newton Peck narrated by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Soup and his best friend Rob have a knack for getting into mischief. In this chronicle of their adventures, the Vermont country boys have a fight with a turkey, blaze a trail through Mrs. Stetson's marigolds, and learn the hard way not to leave their clothes on the creek bank when Janice Riker is around. Companion titles include _Soup (RC 33541)_, and _Soup for President (RC 33227)_. For grades 4-7. 1975. Soup for President RC 33227 by Robert Newton Peck narrated by Gary Tipton 1 cassette To help the students better understand the upcoming national election, Miss Kelly announces the school's very own presidential election. Rob's best friend Soup is the boys' candidate, and Rob's sweetheart, Norma Jean, is the girls' candidate. Although Rob is Soup's campaign manager, he's not sure for whom he will vote. Companion books include _Soup (RD 7473)_ and _Soup's Goat (RC 22157)_. For grades 4-7. 1978. They're All Named Wildfire RC 34185 by Nancy Springer narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Jenny tells about the arrival of an African-American family in her rural Pennsylvania neighborhood. Jenny is torn between joining in the harassment of Shanterey Lucas or becoming her friend. Their friendship is cemented when they meet a neighbor's palomino, which they name Wildfire after Shanterey's herd of model horses. The racist threats culminate in a gruesome episode. Racial epithets. For grades 4-7. 1989. The Trial of Anna Cotman RC 34065 by Vivien Alcock narrated by George Holmes 1 cassette New in town, Anna is happy to find a friend, even if it is the bossy and quarrelsome Lindy. And she is pleased when she and Lindy are allowed to join the secret "Society of Masks" run by Lindy's older brother. They are the only girls. Then Yellow Lord, a mysterious new member, begins to change the tone of the group. When Anna comes to the defense of a younger boy whom the others are terrorizing, she finds herself on trial. For grades 5-8. 1989. Wolf Child RC 35599 by Dennis Nolan narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Set in the prehistoric Ice Age, this is the tale of a young boy's deep affection for an orphaned wolf cub. Sickly nine-year-old Teo, apprenticed to the wise old toolmaker, Mova, learns both the craft of "seeing" tools hidden inside the raw shape of obsidian and the dynamics of confrontation and compromise with the tribe's leader, Ohnka. Ohnka has declared that Nyac, the wolf, must be returned to the wild with the first snowfall. For grades 3-6. 1989. Braille Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job BR 8575 by Willo Davis Roberts 1 volume A thirteen-year-old baby-sitter has her hands full taking care of three mischievous children from a wealthy family. She is also concerned about a runaway friend hiding in her family's tree house. To top off her troubles, the baby-sitter and the three children get kidnapped by some men with familiar faces. For grades 5-8. 1985. The Blossoms Meet the Vulture Lady BR 8701 by Betsy Byars 1 volume While setting a trap to catch a coyote who has been causing trouble, Junior Blossom inadvertently captures himself! Mad Mary, the local recluse who lives in a cave and eats "varmint stew," discovers Junior, rescues him, and takes him to her cave to recover. For grades 4-7. 1986. Elizabeth and Larry BR 8931 by Marilyn Sadler 1 volume Elizabeth is an elderly lady, and Larry is an alligator pushing forty, but they have been best friends and housemates for many, many years. When Larry grows tired of being different and desires the company of other alligators, they decide to move apart--but not for long. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 to share with older readers. 1990. Fudge-a-Mania BR 8443 by Judy Blume 1 volume The Tubmans and Hatchers are sharing a summer home in Maine, throwing together five-year-old Fudge, his older brother Peter, and Peter's arch-enemy Sheila "Queen of Cooties" Tubman for three long weeks! Mayhem becomes the order of the day as children, adults, and pets find themselves in one predicament after another. Companion to _Superfudge (BR 7172) _and _Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great (BR 7207)_. For grades 3-6. 1989. by Caroline B. Cooney 1 volume Sixteen-year-old Kelly and her best friend Faith are ready and waiting for romance. Kelly watches the love lives of her older brother, her friends, and even her parents, and develops a board game which she calls Romance. Her game is a big success, but when Will comes into her life, she finds that real romance is a lot more complicated. Easy reading for junior and senior high readers. 1988. Henry and Beezus BR 8736 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Henry Huggins has his heart set on a bicycle and will go to any lengths to get one. His friend Beezus is anxious to help, although considerably hampered by her bratty little sister, Ramona. Henry's well-intentioned dog, Ribsy, frequently complicates Henry's efforts, too. For grades 2-4. 1952. Kristy and the Baby Parade BR 8882 by Ann M. Martin 1 volume The Baby-sitters Club--Kristy, Claudia, Dawn, Mary Anne, Stacey, Mallory, and Jessica--all adore babies. When Kristy gets the bright idea that the club should enter a float in the baby parade held biennially in Stoneybrook, the other girls agree that it might be fun. All they have to do is make a float and locate a bunch of cute babies whom they'll dress in adorable outfits. Right? Wrong! A Baby-sitters Club book for grades 4-7. 1991. New York, New York! BR 8751 by Ann M. Martin 1 volume The Baby-sitters Club--eighth-graders Claudia Kishi, Stacey McGill, Mary Anne Spier, Kristy Thomas, and Dawn Schafer, and sixth-graders Mallory Pike and Jessica Ramsey--are on a whirlwind tour of New York City. That's where Stacey lived before moving to Stoneybrook, Connecticut, and she has taken the whole gang to the city for two weeks of fun and excitement. A Baby-sitters Club book. For grades 4-7. 1991. by S.E. Hinton 2 volumes This classic young adult novel is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ponyboy, the fourteen-year-old narrator, tells how it looks and feels to be a Greaser--from the wrong side of the tracks. He vividly describes the guerrilla raids into his territory by a traditional, upper-middle-class enemy, the Socs, and of the beating that led to a murder charge and two deaths. For junior and senior high readers. 1967. Soup for President BR 8587 by Robert Newton Peck 1 volume To help the students better understand the upcoming national election, Miss Kelly announces the school's very own presidential election. Rob's best friend Soup is the boys' candidate, and Rob's sweet heart, Norma Jean, is the girls' candidate. Although Rob is Soup's campaign manager, he's not sure for whom he will vote. Companion to _Soup on Ice (BR 6769)._ For grades 4-7. 1978. Soup in the Saddle BR 8423 by Robert Newton Peck 1 volume Rob and his old pal Soup set out to do something nice for their teacher, but they wind up in trouble as usual. For grades 5-8. 1983. General Cassettes The Bird Who Was an Elephant RC 35171 by Aleph Kamal narrated by Robert Blumenfeld 1 cassette The sights, sounds, smells, and culture of an Indian Hindu village are vividly brought to life in this visit by a small bird. For grades 2-4 to share with older readers. 1989. The Button Box RC 35709 by Margarette S. Reid narrated by George Backman 1 cassette A young boy enjoys playing with the buttons in his grandma's button box. There are wooden buttons, metal buttons, leather buttons, painted buttons, and buttons made from seashells and antlers. Includes a brief history of buttons. For preschool-grade 2. 1990. Is Anybody Up? RC 32984 by Ellen Kandoian narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Molly lives in the eastern region of the United States. The first one up in her house on Saturday mornings, Molly wonders if anyone else is awake as she makes her own breakfast. But far to the north and far to the south--in Baffin Bay, in Quebec, in Miami, in Haiti, in Peru, and in Chile--others are waking up and eating breakfast too, for they all live in the same time zone. Includes a note explaining time zones. For grades K-3. 1989. Not like That, like This! RC 32555 by Tony Bradman narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette In this humorous counting book, Thomas's dad gets his head stuck in the iron railings that enclose the park! One old lady, two men with dogs, three park keepers, four joggers, and a host of others all try to help, with surprising results. For preschool-grade 2. 1988. Up Country RC 32933 by Alden R. Carter narrated by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Living in the basement to get away from his alcoholic mother and the guys she brings home, sixteen-year-old Carl yearns for a better life. To finance his "Plan"--college, the suburbs, a BMW--Carl, an A student and electrical wizard, repairs stolen car stereos for a teenage gang. When his mother is committed to a detoxification center, Carl stays with relatives in the country. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1989. Growing Up Cassettes Alessandra in Love RC 34287 by Robert Kaplow narrated by Ilona Dulaksi 1 cassette Through the pages of her journal, sixteen-year-old Alessandra tells of falling in love with Wyn, a talented, self-centered musician. Although they enjoy being together, they seem to have little in common. The relationship is plagued from the beginning by Alessandra's jealousy of Wyn's former girlfriend, Debbie. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1989. All but Alice RC 35260 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette It's the second semester of seventh grade, and motherless Alice McKinley has decided that all females represent a universal sisterhood. Lemminglike, she joins in the popular activities of her peer group. Soon, much to her surprise, she is accepted as one of the beautiful people! But what is really important, popularity or true friendship? Companion to _The Agony of Alice (RC 25250)_ and _Alice in Rapture, Sort of (RC 31398)_. For grades 5-8. 1992. Bearstone RC 32470 by Will Hobbs narrated by J.P. Linton 1 cassette In this coming-of-age story, Cloyd, a troubled fourteen-year-old Ute Indian, is sent to live with an elderly, recently widowed farmer. Exploring the hills above the ranch, Cloyd finds a small turquoise bear and gives himself the new name, Lone Bear. Through the love of the elderly rancher and the legacy of his heritage, Cloyd ultimately succeeds in learning "how to live in a good way." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Begin at the Beginning RC 32618 by Amy Schwartz narrated by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Sara has a horrible day at school. And on top of everything, Miss Weinstein picks her to do the second-grade class painting for the art show tomorrow! Sara wants to do the best painting ever: she wants to paint the universe. But she does not know where to begin. She becomes angry and frustrated until her mother holds her and explains that "you can only begin at the beginning." For grades K-3. 1983. by Glendon Swarthout narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette (Reissue) Six boys, neglected and scarred as a result of absentee parents or broken homes, become outcasts at an expensive summer camp in the canyon country of Arizona. Together they set out to rescue a group of doomed buffalo, a mission that takes on dangerous proportions. For senior high and older readers. 1970. Bread and Jam for Frances RC 33493 by Russell Hoban narrated by Manya LaBruja 1 cassette Frances, a young badger, realizes that eating only bread and jam gets boring after awhile. For preschool-grade 2. 1964. Cindy RC 33647 by Deborah Kent narrated by Connie Womack 1 cassette Cindy is not happy about her father's year-long sabbatical in Mexico. Last year, starting tenth grade in a big high school was enough of a nightmare. It was months before she made any friends. How can she possibly survive a new school in a new country? But Cindy soon falls in love with Mexico City, and the Mexican boys adore her blond hair and American accent. That is, except for Alejandro, whom Cindy likes best. For grades 6-9. 1982. Count Me In RC 32717 by Christine McDonnell narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Katie has had to do a lot of adjusting recently. She's graduated from elementary school, her mother, Maddie, has remarried, and now she learns that Maddie and her new husband, Steve, are expecting a baby. Katie figures this leaves her the odd girl out and builds up a wall of hostility and silence. For grades 6-9. 1986. Daniel and Esther RC 34432 by Patrick Raymond narrated by Gary Tipton 1 cassette At a British boarding school in the years preceding World War II, two teenagers fall in love, only to be swept apart by powerful forces. Esther, a Viennese girl, has been sent to Britain because her parents fear for her safety. Her cool reserve finally gives way to Daniel's intense, creatively chaotic nature. Daniel tells the story in 1939, three years after it began, from the safe haven of America. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1989. Donald Duk RC 34553 by Frank Chin narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Donald Duk hates his cartoon name and his Chinese-American heritage, preferring to envision himself as the tap-dancing Fred Astaire. As Chinese New Year approaches, with constant reminders of his culture, Donald dreams about his ancestors working on the railroads. The truths he learns from the dreams and his father's lectures give Donald a history very different from the one taught in his private school. For high school and older readers. 1991. The Explorer of Barkham Street RC 33376 by Mary Stolz narrated by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Ex-bully Martin Hastings tries hard to lose weight and to get along with the other kids. When no one is convinced by his new image, he daydreams about heroic adventurers, especially Admiral Byrd. Sequel to _The Bully of Barkham Street (RC 29716)_. For grades 4-7. 1985. Fifteen at Last RC 33502 by Candice F. Ransom narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Last year when Kobie was having such a hard time as a freshman, her mother promised that things would get better once she turned fifteen. Gretchen, her best friend, has managed to catch up despite her head injury, and they are attending the same school again, with some of the same classes. Then Kobie falls in love with the shop teacher, and her life is as topsy-turvy as ever. Sequel to _Fourteen and Holding (RC 30629)_. For grades 6-9. 1987. A Flight of Dazzle Angels RC 31800 by William H. Hooks narrated by June Carter 1 cassette In a small North Carolina town in 1908, Annie Earle, fifteen, is troubled with an impaired foot, a meddling aunt, and a sick mother and brother. But through her relationships with a young black woman and a new man in town with whom she falls in love, Annie gains new insight into herself and the possibilities for her life. For junior and senior high readers. 1988. The Growing-up Feet RC 35313 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Disappointed that their feet have not yet grown enough to need new shoes, the twins, Jimmy and Janet, buy boots instead. The boots are bright red and will stretch to fit over new shoes when the time comes. But the boots are no fun without a puddle to splash in, until Daddy comes up with the perfect solution. For preschool-grade 2. 1987. A Hand Full of Stars RC 33630 by Rafik Schami narrated by John Horton 1 cassette Journal of a teenager in modern Damascus. Forced to leave school to work in his father's bakery, the narrator never gives up his dream of becoming a journalist. His first poems are published in a collection of students' work. He and his friends needle their vicious police state and eventually establish an underground newspaper. Batchelder Award. For grades 6-9. 1990. Hummer RC 35413 by Linda Gruenberg narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Sixth-grader Hummer loves horses. She and her father Virgil, a dairy farmer, cover up for Hummer's mother, who suffers from severe depression and is unable to leave the house or clean it, allowing a staggering amount of garbage to accumulate. Hummer's life brightens with the arrival of Fox, an Arabian mare. Hummer's relationship with Fox and Fox's owner, Riley, help Hummer gain self-confidence and accept her mother's illness. For grades 5-8. 1990. Loving Ben RC 31691 by Elizabeth Laird narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette When Anna Peacock is twelve, her brother Benedict is born. Ben is hydrocephalic, loving, and playful, but incapable of doing what most infants do and susceptible to illness. Anna loves her brother but soon realizes that her life has been changed by his birth. Anna talks wryly about her life with Ben, her schoolwork, self-image, friendships, and first job during the two years of Ben's life and the year after his death. For grades 6-9. 1988. Maniac Magee RC 33527 by Jerry Spinelli narrated by John Polk 1 cassette Part tall tale and part realistic fiction, this novel weaves together issues of homelessness, racial prejudice, and illiteracy. Orphaned at three, Jeffrey Magee, after eight unhappy years with relatives, takes off running one day. A year later he ends up 200 miles away in Two Mills, a highly segregated community. Magee, who is white, lives alternately with blacks and whites, proving the shared humanity of both. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal 1990. The Mozart Season RC 34136 by Virginia Euwer Wolff narrated by Janet Kirker 2 cassettes Twelve-year-old Allegra is the youngest person in the music competition. She spends her summer practicing a Mozart violin concerto, with time out to ride her bike, turn pages at concerts, and increase her vocabulary. But Allegra also learns about happiness and suffering, about fear, will, and drive, and about winning and losing. Just as in sports, "you surprise yourself sometimes." For grades 6-9. 1991. No Star Nights RC 32817 by Anna Egan Smucker narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette "When I was little, we couldn't see the stars in the nighttime sky because the furnaces of the mill turned the darkness into a red glow." Thus begins the author's remembrances of growing up in a small steel mill town in the 1950s, told from the perspective of a young girl. For grades K-3. 1989. Our Sixth-Grade Sugar Babies RC 33075 by Eve Bunting narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Mrs. Oda challenges her sixth grade class with a demanding proposition: each will assume full parental responsibility, during an entire week, for a five-pound-sack-of-sugar "baby." Vicki vows to be the best parent in the class to her "Babe." When a handsome seventh-grade "hunk" moves in across the street, Vicki, swayed by his charm, leaves "Babe" in the care of her senile neighbor, Mr. Ambrose, and "Babe" disappears. For grades 4-7. 1990. Peter's Chair RC 32518 by Ezra Jack Keats narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette (Reissue) Jealous of his new baby sister, Peter plans to run away until he realizes the benefits of being the oldest child. For grades K-3. 1967. Reluctantly Alice RC 35493 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette It is the first day of her first year in junior high, and Alice can't think of anything good about it except that now she gets out at 2:30 instead of 3:00. She feels weird, thinks she looks weird, and is not used to being at the bottom rung of the ladder. Then, she decides that things have to get better, and that she will become Alice the Likable. Sequel to _Agony of Alice (RC 25250)_ and _Alice in Rapture, Sort of (RC 31398)_. For grades 5-8. 1991. Rice without Rain RC 34084 by Minfong Ho narrated by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes In the revolutionary turmoil of Thailand in the 1970s, seventeen-year-old Jinda finds her life beset by politics and terror. After a two-year drought, the harvest is bitter. Jinda's sister has no milk, and her baby starves to death. Then a group of radical students comes from Bangkok to work for the summer in Jinda's valley, and she and the student leader, Ned, fall in love. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1990. Risk 'n' Roses RC 35226 by Jan Slepian narrated by Katrina Van Dyne 1 cassette 1948. Skip Berman, eleven, and her retarded sister, Angela, have just moved into a neighborhood in the Bronx. Skip is mesmerized by the charismatic Jean Persico, who leads a group of girls. Jean decides that each must complete a "dare" to be in the group. She delights in tormenting grouchy old Mr. Kaminsky, who has befriended Angela. When Jean devises a dare that hurts Mr. Kaminsky and Angela, Skip must make a difficult decision. For grades 5-8. 1990. Seventeen against the Dealer RC 33211 by Cynthia Voigt narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Dicey Tillerman, now twenty-one, has left college to earn her living building boats. But her drive, determination, and hard work prove not to be enough. Her business fails, largely through her lack of skill and experience and finally because of her unfounded trust in Cisco, a charming drifter who helps her mend boats. Companion to _Dicey's Song (RC 21617)_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Shark beneath the Reef RC 33504 by Jean Craighead George narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Tomas, fourteen, is torn between his desire to attend high school and a future of line fishing for sharks with his grandfather. But the fish are being depleted by foreign fishing fleets who take everything captured in their nets. Tomas dreams of catching a giant whale shark and, spying a large shark near the reef, believes it is one. However, it is not the gentle plankton grazer he seeks, but rather a large hammerhead--a man-eater. For grades 6-9. 1989. Shiloh RC 35064 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor narrated by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Marty Preston, an eleven-year-old West Virginia boy, narrates a gripping account of how he comes to own a runaway dog, Shiloh. Fearing that Shiloh is being abused by Judd Travers, his owner, Marty takes him in. But his family cannot afford to feed another mouth, and Shiloh is returned. When Shiloh comes back to Marty, the boy hides him in the woods and builds a structure of lies that crumbles and compromises everyone. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal 1991. Skeeter RC 32964 by K. Smith narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette Joey is gregarious and talkative; his best friend Steve is quiet and introspective. Sharing a love of hunting, the two meet Skeeter Hawkins, the legendary black hunter who lives the life of a recluse. A friendship slowly develops as Skeeter teaches the boys the skills of hunting and shares the story of his long life--which mirrors the long march of African-Americans to equality and social justice. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Squaring Off RC 34289 by Leonard Todd narrated by Ray Foushee 1 cassette The place is Georgia; the time is the 1950s. Elvis is king, and racism is rife. Willie, thirteen, dreams about fighting and about beautiful women. The two fantasies converge when his father, Trag, takes up with Miss LuJane Jessup, who makes her living as a stripper. When Willie is caught peeking at LuJane's show, he rages with humiliation and says to Champ, a young black boxer, "Teach me to fight." For high school and older readers. 1990. Sweet Creek Holler RC 31780 by Ruth White narrated by Dee Weber 1 cassette Set in the Appalachian hills in the early 1950s, this poignant story tells of growing up in hard times. After her father is killed, six-year-old Ginny, her sister, and her mother must leave the coal-mining camp and move to Sweet Creek Holler. With adolescence comes Ginny's realization of how cruel gossip can be. Lou Jean, Ginny's best friend, is pregnant, and vicious rumors lead to her suicide. For junior and senior high readers. 1988. Sydney, Herself RC 31872 by Colby Rodowsky narrated by June Carter 1 cassette Sam Klemkoski is the new English teacher at Hawthorne Hills, and he has assigned his students to keep a self-awareness journal--"one long observation that will be made up of stories and character sketches, essays and scraps of dialogueau8. . .au8a hodgepodge, a gallimaufry." So Sydney tells of her year. A year in which she seeks to understand her mother and fantasizes about having a famous father. For junior and senior high readers. 1989. Tessa RC 31824 by Barbara Steiner narrated by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette The year is 1946. Ridiculed for her backwoodsy ways at the school she attends in town, Tessa Mae, fourteen, plans to spend the summer leading her father's life, camping along the Arkansas River and digging for Indian relics. But her mother announces that she is divorcing Roy Glen and moving to town with Tessa Mae. And Tessa is forbidden to fish and swim with her friend, Jec, because she is "developing" and he is black. For junior and senior high readers. 1988. That Was Then, This Is Now RC 33966 by S.E. Hinton narrated by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette (Reissue) A novel about two boys who have been best friends since childhood until one sees his girlfriend's younger brother on a bad drug trip and discovers his friend is a pusher. The boy must then decide whether to betray his friend or himself. For junior and senior high readers. 1971. Thirteen RC 33501 by Candice F. Ransom narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Kobie, thirteen, is certain that this year is going to be her worst ever. She is short, skinny (with nothing even resembling a curve), and has unmanageable hair. While Gretchen, her curvaceous, blonde best friend has no trouble joining the "in crowd" at school, the only person Kobie attracts is nerdy Stuart Buckley, who delights in tormenting her. Prequel to _Fourteen and Holding (RC 30629)_ and _Fifteen at Last (RC 33502)_. For grades 6-9. 1986. Time to Go RC 35302 by Beverly and David Fiday narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette In this tribute to farm children who must leave the land they love in search of a brighter future, a small boy looks over his family's farm and reflects on the past as he prepares to go. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1990. Which Way to the Nearest Wilderness? RC 33769 by Tricia Springstubb narrated by Pam Ward 1 cassette Eunice Gottlieb has always been the dependable one, but she isn't equal to being sensible in the face of escalating parental conflicts that fill evenings and weekends with tension. So Eunice reads Thoreau and decides to move to the wilderness. In preparation she tries to withdraw from the problems of the family. Prequel to _Eunice Gottlieb and the Unwhitewashed Truth about Life (RC 29709)_. For grades 5-7. 1984. White Peak Farm RC 33564 by Berlie Doherty narrated by Marcia Churchill 1 cassette "We were a house of secrets," says Jeannie, the narrator of this vivid story of relationships, told through a series of short vignettes, each about one family member. Their farm in Britain has been the family's lifeblood for generations and influences all of their lives. The young people are nearly shattered by a father who is stubborn and mean, and cannot understand that his children have dreams of their own. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1984. Who Says Nobody's Perfect? RC 32809 by Mary Anderson narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette With her older sister Carolyn abroad in an exchange program, Jenny hopes that she will finally be able to shine as a pretty and popular student. But instead she finds herself competing with Ingvild, a beautiful, blonde student who comes from Norway in exchange for Carolyn. To boost her confidence, Jenny enters the Lovey Face model contest, but Ingvild enters too! Companion to _Do You Call That a Dream Date? (RC 27833)_. For grades 6-9. 1987. Yours, Brett RC 31778 by Gertrude Samuels narrated by Margaret Walterhouse 1 cassette Brett feels like a "throwaway kid." Her father left home for another woman, and her irresponsible mother can't provide for her. For ten years she has been shunted from foster home to foster home. But through the efforts of several caring adults and children, Brett finally learns to accept herself. For junior and senior high readers. 1988. Braille Bread and Jam for Frances BR 8554 by Russell Hoban 1 volume Frances, a young badger, realizes that eating only bread and jam gets boring after awhile. For preschool-grade 2. 1964. A Bundle of Sticks BR 8572 by Pat Rhoads Mauser 1 volume Ben hates fighting and can't make himself hit back, so he often comes home from school bloody and dirty from another one of Boyd's attacks. Eventually Ben's parents send him to learn kajukenbo, an oriental style of self-defense. Ben learns techniques to defend himself, as well as how to accept himself as he is. He comes to understand what his master means about the freedom never to have to fight. For grades 5-8. 1982. The Cat Ate My Gymsuit BR 8875 by Paula Danziger 1 volume Thirteen-year-old Marcy feels unattractive and insecure because she is fat ... flat-chested ... and has acne. She also hates her father and her school. Then Ms. Finney, the new English teacher, arrives. Young and dedicated, she helps Marcy to gain confidence in herself. When the principal fires Ms. Finney because of her unorthodox teaching methods, Marcy helps lead the fight to have her teacher reinstated. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1974. Good-bye, My Wishing Star BR 8591 by Vicki Grove 1 volume Twelve-year-old Jens Tucker loves the farm where she has lived all of her life. When financial problems force her family to sell out and move to the city, Jens chronicles their last week in a diary. For grades 4-7. 1988. Maniac Magee BR 8637 by Jerry Spinelli 1 volume Part tall tale and part realistic fiction, this novel weaves together issues of homelessness, racial prejudice, and illiteracy. Orphaned at three, Jeffrey Magee, after eight unhappy years with relatives, takes off running one day. A year later he ends up 200 miles away in Two Mills, a highly segregated community. Magee, who is white, lives alternately with blacks and whites, proving the shared humanity of both. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1990. The Mozart Season BR 9112 by Virginia Euwer Wolff 2 volumes Twelve-year-old Allegra is the youngest person in the music competition. She spends her summer practicing a Mozart violin concerto, with time out to ride her bike, turn pages at concerts, and increase her vocabulary. But Allegra also learns about happiness and suffering, about fear, will, and drive, and about winning and losing. Just as in sports, "you surprise yourself sometimes." For grades 6 to 9. 1991. On the Far Side of the Mountain BR 8509 by Jean Craighead George 1 volume Sam Gribley, who left home to live in the wilds of the Catskills in _My Side of the Mountain_, is now fifteen. His sister Alice, thirteen, lives nearby in her own tree house; she too has learned how to be independent in the wilderness. But Sam's peaceful existence is disrupted when Alice runs away and his pet falcon, Frightful, is confiscated by a conservation officer. Sequel to _My Side of the Mountain (BR 7885)_. For grades 5-8. 1990. Shiloh BR 8861 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 1 volume Marty Preston, an eleven-year-old West Virginia boy, narrates a gripping account of how he comes to own a runaway dog, Shiloh. Fearing that Shiloh is being abused by Judd Travers, his owner, Marty takes him in. But his family cannot afford to feed another mouth, and Shiloh is returned. When Shiloh comes back to Marty, the boy hides him in the woods and builds a structure of lies that crumbles and compromises everyone. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1991. Shy Charles BR 8923 by Rosemary Wells 1 volume Charles was so shy that he liked to play alone, and he wouldn't talk to anyone, and never went near the phone. But that did not stop him from rescuing his baby-sitter in an emergency situation. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1988. Winter Holding Spring BR 8775 by Crescent Dragonwagon 1 volume Last spring Sarah's mother died. As the year passes, Sarah and her father discuss how each season holds the genesis of the next. In the middle of the summer Sarah discovers a yellow leaf from a walnut tree. "In the middle of summer, there's always fall," her father explains. In every ending there is a new beginning. Sarah comes to see that even her mother's death provided for a new beginning--of her understanding of love. For grades 4-7. 1990. Historical Fiction Cassettes And One for All RC 32936 by Theresa Nelson narrated by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War in the mid-sixties, twelve-year-old Geraldine tells a compelling story of her older brother, Wing, and his best friend, Sam. Geraldine's dad is a World War II veteran and fiercely patriotic. But Sam, whose father was killed in Korea, has antiwar sentiments to the core. And when Wing enlists in the marines, Geraldine anguishes over the rift between the two friends. For junior and senior high readers. 1989. Arly RC 34066 by Robert Newton Peck narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette Florida, 1927. Arly Poole, eleven, lives in a migrant camp as tightly controlled as a slave ship by field boss Roscoe Broda. Arly recounts the arrival of feisty Miss Binnie Hoe to be the town's first schoolteacher. Arly's Papa shoves him forward to be one of her pupils because he desperately wants a better life for his son. Through the efforts of Miss Hoe and Brother Smith, an old black fisherman, Arly's life will be salvaged. For grades 5-8. 1989. Aurora Means Dawn RC 34191 by Scott Russell Sanders narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette "When Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon reached Ohio in 1800 with seven children, two oxen, and a bulging wagon, they were greeted by a bone-rattling thunderstorm." And the family, who have traveled from Connecticut to start a new life in the settlement of Aurora, soon find that they are the first family to arrive and will be starting the new community by themselves. For grades K-3. 1989. The Bread Winner RC 35534 by Arvella Whitmore narrated by Jill Ferris 1 cassette The time is the Great Depression, and the Pucketts, forced to sell their farm, are moving to the city. Sarah's excitement turns to disappointment as she realizes that they are stuck in Shantytown. Unable to find work, her father leaves, and her mother takes in laundry for meager earnings. Determined to help, Sarah uses her skills as a prizewinning baker to rescue her family from the brink of despair. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990. The Cat Who Escaped from Steerage: A Bubbemeiser RC 34915 by Evelyn Wilde Mayerson narrated by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Called a "bubbemeiser," or grandmother's tale, this story chronicles two weeks in the life of Chanah, a nine-year-old Polish immigrant who is traveling in steerage to America in 1910. Making the crossing with Chanah's family is Yaacov, a young cousin who is deaf and may be turned back at Ellis Island, and Pitsel, a stray cat that Chanah has adopted. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1990. Chain of Fire RC 32988 by Beverley Naidoo narrated by Lisette Lecat 2 cassettes Fifteen-year-old Naledi and her friend Taola resist the government's efforts to move them from their village to a barren, rock-infested, overpopulated "homeland." The response to the students' protests is swift and brutal. Their church is bulldozed; their school is closed; and their water is shut off--which only strengthens their resolve. Sequel to _Journey to Jo'burg (RC 26567)_. For grades 5-9 and older readers. 1989. David and Max RC 31855 by Gary Provost and Gail Levine-Provost narrated by Ray Hagen 1 cassette For as long as he can remember, twelve-year-old David has called his grandfather, to whom he feels particularly close, Max Levene. While spending the summer with Max, he helps to search for a friend believed to have perished in the Holocaust. In the process, David discovers many things about Max's terrible years during World War II and about his family. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988. Dawn's Early Light: Williamsburg Novels, Volume 1 RC 35473 by Elswyth Thane narrated by Jon Beryl 3 cassettes (Reissue) Julian Day, a shy, young Englishman, arrives in America alone. The colonists, unhappy with the tea tax, dislike the British, and Julian is uncertain of his fate. But luck intervenes, and he becomes a schoolmaster in Williamsburg, and then a major in the Continental Army. Later he marries, but it takes him a while to realize which girl he really loves. Prequel to _Yankee Stranger (RC 35474)_. For high school and older readers. 1943. Footsteps RC 33180 by Leon Garfield narrated by John Horton 1 cassette William Jones, twelve, lives with his father in eighteenth-century London. Each night he lies awake listening to his gravely ill father pacing back and forth. One night the footsteps stop, and Mr. Jones, near death, confesses that years ago he committed a grievous sin against a business partner, Mr. Diamond. The night after his father's death William again hears the footsteps and knows he must find Mr. Diamond so Mr. Jones may rest in peace. For grades 6-9. 1980. The Forty-third War RC 35172 by Louise Moeri narrated by George Backman 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Uno, his cousin, and a friend are taken from their village and conscripted into rebel forces in a Central American country. They leave behind their families, their sense of security, and their innocence. They are taught to ambush, loot, survive in the jungles, and kill. But they develop a new awareness of their nation's problems, loyalty, and a precocious passion for life and its treasures. For junior and senior high readers. 1989. El Guľero: A True Adventure Story RC 33273 by Elizabeth Borton de Trevin~o narrated by Noah Siegel 1 cassette A fictional depiction of Mexican Judge Cayetano Trevino--an uncorruptible jurist banished by Mexican dictator General Daz in 1876 to the unsettled, bandit-ridden territory known as Baja California. Narrated by the judge's son, El Guľero, the story follows his family as they are uprooted from their comfortable life in Mexico City and forced into a frontier environment. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1989. Harpoon Island RC 34082 by Pieter Van Raven narrated by J.P. Linton 1 cassette The year prior to the U.S. entry into World War I, Frank Barnes takes a job as a schoolmaster on a remote island off the coast of Massachusetts. He hopes to make a new start with his ten-year-old son, Brady, who is unable to speak. On their first day on the island, the preacher who hired Frank fires him, calling Brady "an idiot boy." But Frank stays on--befriended by two families--until his German descent is revealed. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. The High Voyage: The Final Crossing of Christopher Columbus RC 34716 by Olga Litowinsky narrated by George Backman 1 cassette This fictionalized account of the last voyage of Columbus is told from the viewpoint of his teenage son. Using the actual diaries of Fernando Columbus, the author conveys the excitement, fear, and homesickness experienced by the youth. Young Fernando sees his father as an excellent navigator, a brave explorer, and a fair and honest politician. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1977. In the Face of Danger RC 32444 by Joan Lowery Nixon narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette The Orphan Train Quartet series begins in 1856 in New York City, when Mrs. Kelly, a destitute young widow with six children, sends them all west to foster homes. This third book tells the story of Megan Kelly, twelve, who goes to live with a kind young couple on the Kansas prairie. Megan believes that she brings bad luck because of a gypsy curse. Companion to _Caught in the Act (RC 32443)_. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988. The Journey Home RC 34842 by Isabelle Holland narrated by Katrina Van Dyne 1 cassette A story of the old West in the 1800s. Twelve-year-old Maggie and her younger sister, Annie, leave their Irish tenement in New York and board a westbound train with dozens of other orphans in search of a new home. The sisters are adopted by a Kansas farm couple. Maggie has a rough time adjusting to farm life and to the anti-Catholic sentiment she finds. But illness draws the family closer, and Maggie comes to love the West. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1990. Journey to America RC 32959 by Sonia Levitin narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette (Reissue) Germany, 1938. Something terrible is happening. Jews must wear yellow stars, and there are more and more restrictions on where they can go and what they can do. The Nazis are in power, and Lisa Platt is scared. Her father has gone to America and will send for Lisa, her mother, and her two sisters when there is enough money. For now they must wait in Switzerland. Prequel to _Silver Days (RC 32960)_. For grades 5-8. National Jewish Book Award. 1970. Lisa's War RC 32997 by Carol Matas narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Lisa is twelve years old when the Nazis invade Denmark. Angered at her country's surrender without a fight, Lisa and her family join the resistance. Lisa starts with a small assignment and eventually helps to organize a mass evacuation of Danish Jews to Sweden. Unlike Lisa's family, her cousin Erik's family complacently believes "it can't happen here," until the Gestapo carries out raids on Rosh Hashanah. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1987. Looking Out RC 33733 by Victoria Boutis narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Ellen Gerson's family has a secret that no one in her small mill town of Fairmore Hills, Pennsylvania, knows about yet. Maybe if Ellen wears a poodle skirt and carries a notebook with Eddie Fisher on the cover and makes friends with Judy Dean, the most popular girl in school, no one will suspect that her parents belong to the Communist Party and are protesting the imprisonment of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. For grades 6-9. Jane Addams Award. 1988. Lyddie RC 33521 by Katherine Paterson narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette As their mother becomes more mentally ill, Lyddie and her brother Charlie manage their farm alone through a Vermont winter. But in the spring of 1844, their mother apprentices Charlie to a miller and hires Lyddie out to a tavern, where she is practically a slave. Lyddie works in the mills of Lowell, Massachusetts, where she endures dangerous conditions and long hours, and expands her understanding of friendship and perseverance. For grades 5-8. 1991. Maggie among the Seneca RC 35266 by Robin Moore narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette It is the summer of 1778, and sixteen-year-old Maggie Callahan is traveling through central Pennsylvania in search of her aunt and uncle, her only surviving family. She is captured by the Seneca, adopted by them, and forced into a new life. But Maggie rises to meet the challenges that confront her with courage and grace. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1987. The Mark Twain Murders RC 32831 by Laurence Yep narrated by Harole Parker 1 cassette Before Mark Twain became a famous writer, he was a reporter for a San Francisco newspaper. In this story set in the summer of 1864, a teenage street urchin, who insists upon being called "Your Grace, the Duke of Baywater," or "Your Grace" for short, meets Mark Twain after a murder and agrees to help him get the story. In the process they discover a Confederate plot to raid the San Francisco Mint and embarrass President Lincoln. For grades 6-9. 1982. Mississippi Bridge RC 32807 by Mildred D. Taylor narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette The author weaves a disturbing tale of racism in Mississippi during the 1930s. Told by Jeremy Simms, a ten-year-old white boy who aspires to be friends with the Logan children, this is the story of a rainy day, an overloaded bus, and its tragic destiny after the driver has ordered the black passengers off to make room for latecoming whites. Companion to _Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (RC 10893)_. For grades 5-7 and older readers. 1990. My Daddy Was a Soldier: A World War II Story RC 35207 by Deborah Kogan Ray narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette A young girl remembers World War II and the year and a half that her father spends first in basic training and then in the Pacific fighting the Japanese. Mama goes to work, and food is rationed. The president urges people to grow vegetables in their own "victory gardens." Jeannie wins a prize for collecting scrap metal. And holidays are especially hard without Daddy. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1990. My Name Is Not Angelica RC 33660 by Scott O'Dell narrated by Sally Darling 1 cassette Fictional account of the Virgin Islands slave revolt of 1733-34. Master van Prok buys three slaves from the same African village at auction: Raisha, a young Senegalese woman; Konje, her fiance; and Dondo, her servant. Mistress van Prok renames Raisha Angelica. Konje soon joins a band of runaway slaves whom he later leads. When Dondo is tortured and slain, Raisha escapes. Hans Christian Andersen Award. For grades 5-8. 1989. Other Bells for Us to Ring RC 34715 by Robert Cormier narrated by Janet Kirker 1 cassette Darcy Webster, eleven, has never lived in one place long enough to make friends. In Frenchtown, Massachusetts, near Fort Delta, where her father has been stationed, Darcy feels isolated because she is neither Catholic nor French-Canadian like her neighbors. A new friend, the vivacious Kathleen Mary O'Hara, makes every day an adventure, until Darcy's father is declared missing in action, and Kathleen Mary disappears. For grades 4-7. 1990. Out from This Place RC 31802 by Joyce Hansen narrated by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette The Civil War and Reconstruction challenge the newly freed African-Americans. Easter, fourteen, must discover for herself where the path away from slavery leads. Sequel to _Which Way Freedom (RC 25755)_. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988. Penny in the Road RC 34845 by Katharine Wilson Precek narrated by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette In 1913, a young Pennsylvania boy in rubber galoshes finds a penny dated 1793 and imagines the life of a boy in a three-cornered hat who might have lost the penny. The boy in the rubber galoshes is now a grandfather, and he sometimes shows his grandchildren that penny as he tells them of the boy in the rubber galoshes and the boy in the three-cornered hat. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1989. Quest for a King: Searching for the Real King Arthur RC 32973 by Catherine M. Andronik narrated by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Arthur, Guenevere, Merlin, Lancelot, and the other residents of Camelot have excited the imagination for almost 1,000 years. Drawing together many of the legends and stories and the few known facts, the author tries to find the truth behind the myth. An annotated bibliography of fiction and nonfiction works is appended. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. The Road to Memphis RC 32965 by Mildred D. Taylor narrated by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Cassie, now seventeen, recounts the harrowing events of 1941. A high school senior, Cassie aspires to become a lawyer. Her brother Stacey, who works in a factory, has recently bought a car. Cassie, Stacey, and chums Clarence and Willie help their friend Moe escape north after he is provoked into attacking some white bullies. Sequel to _Let the Circle Be Unbroken (RC 17849)_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Coretta Scott King award. 1990. Saturnalia RC 33629 by Paul Fleischman narrated by John Horton 1 cassette It's December 1681 in Boston, and an assortment of pompous masters and impudent servants lead different lives by day and night. Events are woven together through the story of William, a fourteen-year-old Narragansett Indian captured in a raid six years earlier. William leads a productive life as a printer's apprentice but is increasingly anxious to connect with his heritage and his past. For junior and senior high readers. 1990. Sentries RC 34573 by Gary Paulsen narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes The common theme of nuclear disaster and human vulnerability interweaves the lives of four young people with the lives of three veterans of past wars. The young people are Sue Oldhorn, a seventeen-year-old Ojibway Indian; David Garcia, a fourteen-year-old illegal immigrant; Peter Shackleton, a rock star and band leader; and Laura Hayes, a sheep rancher's daughter. For junior and senior high readers. 1986. Shades of Gray RC 33342 by Carolyn Reeder narrated by David Palmer 1 cassette Will Page, a twelve-year-old city boy, has lost his entire immediate family in the Civil War. He has accepted an invitation to live with his aunt and uncle in the Virginia Piedmont, but Will is as angry with his Uncle Jeb--who chose not to fight in the war--as he is with the Yankees. Then Will comes to realize how much courage it took for his uncle to stick to his beliefs and begins to heal from his grief and anger. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1989. Silver Days RC 32960 by Sonia Levitin narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette The Platt family has been reunited in New York City. Lisa, the middle daughter, tells the story of their "silver days" from 1940 to 1943. She conveys the strength and spirit that enabled them not only to survive being uprooted from Germany, but also to make a new life for themselves. Lisa's mother is nearly undone when she learns that her mother has been sent to Auschwitz. Sequel to _Journey to America (RC 32959)_. For grades 5-8. 1989. Tales from Gold Mountain: Stories of the Chinese in the New World RC 34790 by Paul Yee narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette The author fashioned these eight stories from tales he heard as a child growing up in Vancouver's Chinatown and from historical research. They tell of the history of the Chinese in North America--during the gold rush, with the transcontinental railway, and in the canneries--and of the unjust laws and racial discrimination these immigrants encountered. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Wartime Lies RC 33650 by Louis Begley narrated by Gordon Gould 1 cassette World War II brings the loss of young Maciek's comfortable life and all his family, except Aunt Tania. So together they disguise their Jewish roots and plot their survival. On the run they pose as Polish Catholics and are protected by Tania's lover, a German officer, until he commits suicide to avoid arrest. The habit of improvising saves their lives, but when the war ends, Maciek's true identity has receded from his memory. 1991. Weasel RC 32661 by Cynthia DeFelice narrated by Timothy Rice 1 cassette Ohio, 1839. Nathan Fowler, eleven, and his younger sister, Molly, fear for their father who has not yet returned from a hunting trip. Ezra, a speechless man, appears at their cabin and leads them to their father, wounded in an animal trap and left for dead by a savage white Indian hunter called Weasel. Nathan, captured by Weasel, escapes and regrets not killing him, until he learns that vengeance is not up to him. For grades 4-7. 1990. Braille Chain of Fire BR 8458 by Beverley Naidoo 2 volumes Fifteen-year-old Naledi and her friend Taola resist the government's efforts to move them from their village to a barren, rock-infested, overpopulated "homeland." The response to the students' protests is swift and brutal. Their church is bulldozed, their school is closed, and their water is shut off--which only strengthens their resolve. Sequel to _Journey to Jo'burg (BR 8457)_. For grades 5-9 and older readers. 1989. The High Voyage: The Final Crossing of Christopher Columbus BR 8856 by Olga Litowinsky 1 volume This fictionalized account of the last voyage of Columbus is told from the viewpoint of his teenage son. Using the actual diaries of Fernando Columbus, the author conveys the excitement, fear, and homesickness experienced by the youth. Young Fernando sees his father as an excellent navigator, a brave explorer, and a fair and honest politician. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1977. I, Juan de Pareja BR 8421 by Elizabeth Borton de Trevino 1 volume Velazquez, the great Spanish painter of the early seventeenth century, owned a black slave, Juan de Pareja, who narrates this story. The period forms a background for an array of characters, from a humble dwarf to famous artists and King Philip himself. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1965. Journey to America BR 8570 by Sonia Levitin 1 volume Germany, 1938. Something terrible is happening. Jews must wear yellow stars, and there are more and more restrictions on where they can go and what they can do. The Nazis are in power, and Lisa Platt is scared. Her father has gone to America and will send for Lisa, her mother, and her two sisters when there is enough money. For now they must wait in Switzerland. Prequel to _Silver Days (BR 8571)_. For grades 5-8. National Jewish Book Award. 1970. The Mark Twain Murders BR 8569 by Laurence Yep 1 volume Before Mark Twain became a famous writer, he was a reporter for a San Francisco newspaper. In this story set in the summer of 1864, a teenage street urchin, who insists upon being called "Your Grace, the Duke of Baywater," or "Your Grace" for short, meets Mark Twain after a murder and agrees to help him get the story. In the process they discover a Confederate plot to raid the San Francisco Mint and embarrass President Lincoln. For grades 6-9. 1982. Mississippi Bridge BR 8560 by Mildred D. Taylor 1 volume The author weaves a disturbing tale of racism in Mississippi during the 1930s. Told by Jeremy Simms, a ten-year-old white boy who aspires to be friends with the Logan children, this is the story of a rainy day, an overloaded bus, and its tragic destiny after the driver has ordered the black passengers off to make room for latecoming whites. Companion to _Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (BR 6283)_. For grades 5-7 and older readers. 1990. Ragtime Tumpie BR 8922 by Alan Schroeder 1 volume Tumpie, a young African-American girl, lives in the poorest section of St. Louis. But the year is 1915 and St. Louis is jumping! Ragtime, a happy piano music, is everywhere. Tumpie loves to listen and dance to ragtime. She dreams of becoming a rich and famous honky-tonk dancer. And that's exactly what she does. A fictionalized account of the childhood of Josephine Baker. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 to share with older readers. 1989. The Road to Memphis BR 8470 by Mildred D. Taylor 2 volumes Cassie, now seventeen, recounts the harrowing events of 1941. A high school senior, Cassie aspires to become a lawyer. Her brother Stacey, who works in a factory, has recently bought a car. Cassie, Stacey, and chums Clarence and Willie help their friend Moe escape north after he is provoked into attacking some white bullies. Sequel to _Let the Circle Be Unbroken (BR 6355)_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Coretta Scott King award. 1990. Shades of Gray BR 8548 by Carolyn Reeder 1 volume Will Page, a twelve-year-old city boy, has lost his entire immediate family in the Civil War. He has accepted an invitation to live with his aunt and uncle in the Virginia Piedmont, but Will is as angry with his Uncle Jeb--who chose not to fight in the war--as he is with the Yankees. Then Will comes to realize how much courage it took for his uncle to stick to his beliefs, and begins to heal from his grief and anger. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1989. Silver Days BR 8571 by Sonia Levitin 2 volumes The Platt family has been reunited in New York City. Lisa, the middle daughter, tells the story of their "silver days" from 1940 to 1943. She conveys the strength and spirit that enabled them not only to survive being uprooted from Germany, but also to make a new life for themselves. Lisa's mother is nearly undone when she learns that her mother has been sent to Auschwitz. Sequel to _Journey to America (BR 8570)_. For grades 5-8. 1989. Tar Beach BR 8940 by Faith Ringgold 1 volume The author draws upon her childhood in Harlem in this tale of a young black girl who dreams of flying above New York City. "Tar Beach" is the rooftop of her apartment building, and neighbors often gather there on hot summer nights to talk, eat, and play. _Tar Beach _was first presented as a story quilt and is part of the Guggenheim Museum collection in New York City. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 1991. Underground Man BR 8868 by Milton Meltzer 2 volumes Following his conscience, nineteen-year-old Josh Bowen becomes an abolitionist conductor on the Underground Railroad, an act that leads to his trial and imprisonment. A graphic description of the antislavery movement inspired by the author's research on white abolitionists, especially the life of Calvin Fairbank. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1972. The Wall BR 8959 by Eve Bunting and Ronald Himler 1 volume A young boy and his father come from far away to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and find the name of the boy's grandfather, who was killed in the war. A group of girls in school uniforms comes by. "Is this wall for the dead soldiers ...?" one of them asks. "The names are the names of the dead. But the wall is for all of us," the teacher answers. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1990. Zekmet the Stone Carver: A Tale of Ancient Egypt BR 8015 by Mary Stolz 1 volume The author imagines how, thousands of years ago, an arrogant and demanding Egyptian pharaoh, Khafre, might have ordered his groveling, grumbling vizier, Ho-tep, to plan yet another monument to his lasting glory. In the workmen's quarters, Ho-tep meets Zekmet, a skilled stone carver whose desert-inspired vision produces the monument known now as the Great Sphinx. For grades 3-6. 1988. Holidays Cassettes Chita's Christmas Tree RC 32775 by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette A turn-of-the-century Christmas in Baltimore as experienced by Chita, the daughter of one of the city's first black doctors. For grades K-3. 1989. The Christmas Cup RC 33430 by Nancy Ruth Patterson narrated by Manya LaBruja 1 cassette When eight-year-old Megan spends her hard-earned money on a beaten-up old milkshake cup at an auction, it is her grandmother who saves the day by suggesting that it be used as a "Christmas cup"--a place for them to collect spare change. At Christmas they'll take the coins, buy a gift for someone who has been especially kind to them, and deliver it anonymously. For grades 3-6. 1989. Have a Happy . . . RC 33388 by Mildred Pitts Walter narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette Chris wants a bicycle for his birthday, which falls on Christmas and always seems to go unnoticed. But his father is temporarily out of work. With the help of a large and supportive extended family, the help of friends, and his own industry, Chris has a happy birthday, a merry Christmas, and a wonderful Kwanzaa (an African-American holiday celebrated from December 26 through January 1). For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1989. The Little Snowgirl: An Old Russian Tale RC 33387 retold by Carolyn Croll narrated by George Backman 1 cassette Long ago in Russia there lived Pavel the woodcarver and Caterina, his wife. They had a good house, warm clothes, and plenty to eat, but they longed for a child of their own. When Pavel makes a child out of snow, they name her Dochinka. But Dochinka can not come inside where it is warm, or eat hot porridge or cabbage soup. That is, not until Babouschka grants her a Christmas Eve wish. For preschool-grade 2. 1989. Thomas and the Warlock RC 33633 by Mollie Hunter narrated by George Holmes 1 cassette Thomas, a blacksmith and poacher, is more tempted to poach in the warlock's woods than frightened of its dangers. He destroys the witches' spells, and even lames the wicked wizard. Then one Halloween the warlock takes revenge and steals Thomas's wife. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1967. The Twenty-four Days before Christmas RC 35372 by Madeleine L'Engle narrated by Janet Kirker 1 cassette For seven-year-old Vicky Austin, December is the most exciting month of the year. This year she's going to be an angel in the Christmas pageant. And, best of all, there is something special to do each day in observance of Advent. But what if the new baby comes during Christmas and Mother has to go to the hospital? How will they have Christmas without Mother? For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1984. Uncle Vova's Tree RC 33397 by Patricia Polacco narrated by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette During the Christmas season cousins, grandparents, aunts, and uncles all go to Uncle Vova's house to celebrate the Epiphany in the Russian Orthodox tradition. While Grandma, Aunt Svetlana, and Aunt Ykaterina prepare a festive dinner table, the children and Uncle Vova go to trim the tree that Uncle Vova and Aunt Svetlana first planted when they came to America. After Uncle Vova's death, the tree's magic surprises everyone. For grades K-3. 1989. Why Does It Always Rain on Sukkot? RC 35151 by Susan Schaalman Youdovin narrated by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Many people believe that it often rains on the Jewish holiday of Sukkot because the holiday is celebrated in the rainy autumn. But the real reason is that long ago the chief angel called a meeting in heaven of the holidays--Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Purim, Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot--and gave each a special gift; Sukkot, fearing he had been left out, wept profusely. For grades K-3 and older. 1990. Braille Happy Birthday to You! BR 8943 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume In the land of Katroo, the great birthday bird--which only grows there--knows just what to do to make a birthday quite grand. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1959. An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving BR 8552 by Louisa May Alcott 1 volume Louisa May Alcott, author of _Little Women (BR 1038)_, first published this story in _St. Nicholas_ magazine in 1881. It tells of the Thanksgiving dinner that the seven Bassett children prepare when Mrs. Bassett is called away to care for her ailing mother. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1881. Scared Silly: A Halloween Treat BR 7949 by James Howe 1 volume Harold, the Monroes' dog, tells of the Halloween night when he, Bunnicula the rabbit, Chester the cat, and Howie the dachshund puppy were left alone, and a wicked witch appeared in the kitchen. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 to share with older readers. 1989. The Twenty-four Days before Christmas BR 9053 by Madeleine L'Engle 1 volume For seven-year-old Vicky Austin December is the most exciting month of the year. This year she's going to be an angel in the Christmas pageant. And, best of all, there is something special to do each day in observance of Advent. But what if the new baby comes during Christmas and Mother has to go to the hospital? How will they have Christmas without Mother? For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1984. Humor Cassettes Anastasia at This Address RC 33590 by Lois Lowry narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Anastasia Krupnik is ready for romance. From the personals column in her father's magazine, she carefully selects an ad that reads "SWM [single white male], 28, boyish charm, inherited wealth" and begins a correspondence. She lies about her age and runs into trouble when he shows up to meet her! Companion to _Anastasia on Her Own (RC 24986)_, _Anastasia Has the Answer (RC 25090)_, and other Anastasia books. For grades 4-7. 1991. Attaboy, Sam! RC 35603 by Lois Lowry narrated by Lynn Schrichte 1 cassette Mom's depressed about turning thirty-eight and wants only homemade presents, except for her favorite perfume. When Sam learns that it is no longer available, he collects her favorite scents to make perfume. In an old grape-juice bottle, he deposits a pipe, chicken soup, seawater, tissues used for cleaning up a baby, and yeast--and the noxious brew turns his toy box into a stinking volcano! Companion to Anastasia series. For grades 3-6. 1992. Bingo Brown and the Language of Love RC 32675 by Betsy Byars narrated by John Polk 1 cassette Will Bingo survive now that the love of his life, Melissa, has moved to Oklahoma? Can he actually cook thirty-six dinners to pay his parents for the huge phone bill--the result of calling Melissa? To add to his problems, his mother is going to have a baby. Can he handle becoming a brother at the advanced age of twelve? Sequel to _The Burning Questions of Bingo Brown (RC 29851)_. For grades 5-8. 1989. Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover RC 32674 by Betsy Byars narrated by John Polk 1 cassette When his long-distance girlfriend, Melissa, tells Bingo that he resembles the hero of her favorite romance novel, Bingo rushes to the bookstore for a copy of _Gypsy Lover_. There he meets another girl, Boots. Convinced that she has found her soul-mate, Boots engages him in excruciating phone conversations. Meanwhile, his mother prematurely gives birth to his new baby brother. Sequel to _Bingo Brown and the Language of Love (RC 32675)_. For grades 5-8. 1990. Buffalo Brenda RC 33116 by Jill Pinkwater narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Brenda Tuna and her best friend, India Ink Teidlebaum, are entering the ninth grade at Florence Senior High School determined to make their mark. They revolutionize the school newspaper, expose the cafeteria's penchant for serving horse meat, found the Buffalo Booster Club, and set out to secure a live bison for a mascot. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. Cupid RC 35285 by Babette Cole narrated by Jon Beryl 1 cassette A light-hearted tale about Cupid, the Roman god of love. The rather naughty son of the goddess of beauty and the god of thunder, Cupid accompanies his mom and dad to Earth for the Miss World Competition. There Cupid discovers the mischief he can create with his gift for making mortals fall in love--and he's been causing trouble ever since! For grades K-3 and older readers. 1989. A Day with Wilbur Robinson RC 32962 by William Joyce narrated by George Backman 1 cassette The narrator, Wilbur Robinson's best friend, is spending the day at Wilbur's house. Wilbur has plenty of wacky relatives whom they meet one after another as they join in the search for Grandfather Robinson's missing false teeth. For preschool-grade 2. 1990. Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book RC 34055 by Dr. Seuss narrated by John Horton 1 cassette A zany story in rhyme that begins with a very small bug, by the name of Van Vleck, and his very big yawn. At the end zillions of creatures are fast asleep. For grades 2-4. 1962. The Explorer of Barkham Street RC 33376 by Mary Stolz narrated by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Ex-bully Martin Hastings tries hard to lose weight and to get along with the other kids. When no one is convinced by his new image, he daydreams about heroic adventurers, especially Admiral Byrd. Sequel to _The Bully of Barkham Street (RC 29716)_. For grades 4-7. 1985. Fudge-a-Mania RC 33199 by Judy Blume narrated by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette The Tubmans and Hatchers are sharing a summer home in Maine, throwing together five-year-old Fudge, his older brother Peter, and Peter's arch-enemy Sheila "Queen of Cooties" Tubman for three long weeks! Mayhem becomes the order of the day as children, adults, and pets find themselves in one predicament after another. Companion to _Superfudge (RD 15590)_ and _Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great (RC 13381)_. For grades 3-6. 1990. George's Marvelous Medicine RC 32496 by Roald Dahl narrated by Jennifer Mendenhall 1 cassette George doesn't have any brothers or sisters. He lives on a farm miles away from everything, so there are never any kids to play with. He is tired of staring at cows and sheep and pigs and hens. And he is especially tired of living with his mean, old, grizzly grunion of a grandma, who is always complaining and bossing him around. So one day, he substitutes for her medicine a fantastic bubbling brew he makes himself. For grades 2-4. 1981. The Great White Man-Eating Shark: A Cautionary Tale RC 33085 by Margaret Mahy narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette There was once a boy named Norvin who was a good actor but looked rather plain. In fact, he looked like a shark. Norvin loved to swim, but he did not like sharing the beach with other swimmers. So Norvin made himself a plastic dorsal fin, acted like a shark, and scared off all of the other swimmers. Norvin basks in aquatic solitude until a female shark falls in love with him. For preschool-grade 2. 1989. Happy Birthday to You! RC 35121 by Dr. Seuss narrated by George Backman 1 cassette (Reissue) In the land of Katroo, the great birthday bird--which only grows there--knows just what to do to make a birthday quite grand. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1959. Hedgehog for Breakfast RC 34724 by Ann Turner narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette When Papa tells his family (of foxes), "I'd like to have Mrs. Hedgehog for breakfast," George and Charles don't think that she'll be very tasty, but off they go to fetch her. When they return home, Mama and Papa are not there. Mrs. Hedgehog remains oblivious to their efforts to boil, roast, and bake her. And Papa returns home just in time to explain that she is the guest, not the main course! For preschool-grade 2. 1989. Henry Huggins RC 35642 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) A tonsillectomy and a broken arm are the most exciting things in Henry Huggins's life until a hungry old mutt begs for Henry's ice cream cone and a home. For grades 3-6. 1950. The Heroic Life of Al Capsella RC 34854 by J. Clarke narrated by Andrew Sofer 1 cassette With deadpan humor Al Capsella, fourteen, tells his story. Al craves "normal" parents, for his are anything but normal! His father insists on wearing the same old K-Mart sweater every day, and his mother--who writes stories for _Women's Journal_--dresses out of the thrift shop and acts even more eccentric. Al is embarrassed by these oddballs, until he visits his grandparents and learns what "normal" is. For junior high and senior high readers. 1988. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids RC 33678 by Elizabeth Faucher narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Professor Szalinski, a good-natured scatterbrain with a Ph.D. in physics and a low-level job with an aerospace company, has been perfecting his latest invention, a shrinking machine, for an upcoming convention of scientists. His kids, Amy and Nick, and their neighbors, Russ and Ron Thompson, come across the machine. They are "zapped" and instantaneously shrink. Now they are in for a series of incredible adventures! For grades 4-7. 1989. How Pizza Came to Queens RC 33646 by Dayal Kaur Khalsa narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Long ago--before pizza stands, pizzerias, frozen pizza, and pizza mixes--no one in May's town had ever heard of pizza. That is, not until Mrs. Pelligrino, a distant cousin of May's best friends Linda, Judy, and Peggy Penny, comes to visit from Italy. For grades K-3. 1989. How to Eat Fried Worms RC 33534 by Thomas Rockwell narrated by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Alan bets fifty dollars that Billy can't eat a worm a day for fifteen days. Both boys work hard to win the bet using psychological warfare, bizarre pranks, and plain cheating. For grades 3-6. 1973. I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! RC 34059 by Dr. Seuss narrated by John Stratton 1 cassette A sleepy boy vows that "today's my day for woozy-snoozy zizz-zzz . . ." and that nothing will get him out of bed--neither being shot with peas and beans, nor even bringing out the United States Marines! For grades K-3 and older readers. 1987. If I Ran the Zoo RC 34725 by Dr. Seuss narrated by George Backman 1 cassette (Reissue) In rollicking rhymes, young Gerald McGrew describes the fabulous, imaginary animals that he would scour the world for and put in his New Zoo, the McGrew Zoo. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1950. If You Give a Moose a Muffin RC 34764 by Laura Joffe Numeroff narrated by Jon Beryl 1 cassette When a small boy offers a passing moose a muffin, the moose asks for jam, more and more muffins, a trip to the store to get muffin mix, and a whole series of activities that ends, of course, with a muffin. Sequel to _If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (RC 26192)_. For preschool-grade 2. 1991. Jenny Archer, Author RC 33555 by Ellen Conford narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette Jenny felt proud. She had just read her gold-starred, "A+" composition to the class, and Mrs. Pike had suggested that she might even become an author! She couldn't wait to tell her parents that she was going to be an author! Mrs. Pike's next assignment was to write an autobiography. But Jenny does not think that her life is exciting enough for an autobiography, so she uses her imagination to enhance it a bit. For grades 2-4. 1989. A Job for Jenny Archer RC 33557 by Ellen Conford narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette Jenny Archer has a problem. She wants to buy her mother a fur coat for her birthday, but she has only twenty-seven cents! When her dog-training business and babysitting service don't quite pan out, Jenny takes a plunge into real estate that puts her house on the market. For grades 2-4. 1988. Julius, the Baby of the World RC 32672 by Kevin Henkes narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Before Julius was born, Lilly was the best big sister in the world. But now that he is here, it is a whole different story. She pinches him, scares him, taunts him, makes lots of noise when he is asleep, and says that she hates him. Lilly's parents shower her with hugs and kisses and all sorts of treats, but nothing makes her feel any better about Julius. That is, until Cousin Garland comes for a visit. For preschool-grade 2. 1990. _Rats on the Roof _and Other Stories RC 35447 by James Marshall narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Seven delightfully silly stories about a wacky cast of animals including a sophisticated cat with a rat phobia, a frog who loudly admires his magnificent legs until he discovers they can be sauteed, and an owl who deters a tree-chomping brontosaurus. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1991. Scrambled Eggs Super! RC 35120 by Dr. Seuss narrated by George Backman 1 cassette Peter T. Hooper is sick and tired of scrambled eggs always tasting the same--simply because they are always made from the eggs of a hen. So, off he goes on a worldwide expedition, gathering the eggs of twiddler owls, stroodels, and long-legger kwongs, pelfs, and single-file zummzian zuks, and a host of other birds to make Scrambled Eggs Super-dee-Dooper-dee-Booper Special de luxe aś-la-Peter T. Hooper. For grades K-3. 1953. Shoes from Grandpa RC 34294 by Mem Fox narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette When Jessie's grandpa offers to buy her a new pair of shoes, her father promises socks, and her mother offers to get her a skirt "that won't show the dirt" in this rhyme that grows and grows with each new item of clothing. For preschool-grade 2. 1989. Shrek! RC 32667 by William Steig narrated by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette "His mother was ugly and his father was ugly, but Shrek was uglier than the two of them put together." Thus begins this tale, told with wit and humor, of how a hideous fire-breathing monster sets off to find a suitably ugly princess with whom he can live "horribly ever after." For grades 2-4. 1990. Thidwick, the Big-Hearted Moose RC 35122 by Dr. Seuss narrated by George Backman 1 cassette (Reissue) Thidwick, a big-hearted moose and most gracious host, kindly agrees to let a bingle bug ride on his horns. Before long a tree-spider, a zinn-a-zu bird with his wife and her uncle, a bobcat, a turtle, and a host of other freeloaders all take up residence in Thidwick's horns. Thidwick is left friendless by the other moose in his herd, until the sponging pests get just what they deserve. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1948. The Three and Many Wishes of Jason Reid RC 35441 by Hazel Hutchins narrated by Lynn Schrichte 1 cassette On a hot day in June, in the back alley of Fourth Street, eleven-year-old Jason Reid meets Quicksilver, Elster of the Third Order, who grants him three wishes. Remembering the unhappy endings of all the stories he's ever heard about magical beings and wishes, Jason is determined to be wise and clever, with humorous consequences. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1983. The Twits RC 32792 by Roald Dahl narrated by George Holmes 1 cassette Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the meanest, nastiest, ugliest, smelliest couple in the world. They hate everything except playing nasty tricks on each other, catching innocent birds to make Bird Pie, and making the Muggle-Wumps, their trained monkeys, stand on their heads all day long. Now the Muggle-Wumps are fed up, and Mr. Muggle-Wump has an idea for a trick of his own! For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1980. Braille Anastasia at This Address BR 8845 by Lois Lowry 1 volume Anastasia Krupnik is ready for romance. From the personals column in her father's magazine, she carefully selects an ad that reads "SWM [single white male], 28, boyish charm, inherited wealth . . ." and begins a correspondence. She lies about her age and runs into trouble when the SWM shows up to meet her! Companion to _Anastasia on Her Own (BR 6736)_, _Anastasia Has the Answers (BR 7289)_, and other Anastasia books. For grades 4-7. 1991. Attaboy, Sam! BR 9081 by Lois Lowry 1 volume Mom's depressed about turning thirty-eight and wants only homemade presents, except for her favorite perfume. When Sam learns that it is no longer available, he collects her favorite scents to make perfume. In an old grape-juice bottle, he deposits a pipe, chicken soup, seawater, tissues used for cleaning up a baby, and yeast--and the noxious brew turns his toy box into a stinking volcano! Companion to the Anastasia series. For grades 3-6. 1992. Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book BR 8715 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume A zany story in rhyme that begins with a very small bug, by the name of Van Vleck, and his very big yawn. At the end zillions of creatures are fast asleep. For grades 2-4. 1962. Fat Men from Space BR 9110 by Daniel Manus Pinkwater 1 volume Through a new tooth filling that can receive radio programs and signals from far away, William learns of an invasion of spacemen who are taking away all of Earth's supply of junk food. A preposterous spoof for grades 5-8 and older readers. 1977. Fox in Socks BR 8948 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume A nonsense collection of tongue-twisting rhymes about a sly fox in socks. The word-play becomes increasingly difficult as it moves from "Knox in box. Fox in socks," to "When beetles battle beetles in a puddle paddle battle." PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1965. Fudge-a-Mania BR 8443 by Judy Blume 1 volume The Tubmans and Hatchers are sharing a summer home in Maine, throwing together five-year-old Fudge, his older brother Peter, and Peter's arch-enemy Sheila "Queen of Cooties" Tubman for three long weeks! Mayhem becomes the order of the day as children, adults, and pets find themselves in one predicament after another. Companion to _Superfudge (BR 7172) _and _Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great (BR 7207)_. For grades 3-6. 1989. Green Eggs and Ham BR 8956 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume Nonsense rhyme about a delightful creature named Sam-I-Am, and his efforts to get another to eat green eggs and ham. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1960. Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps: The Ninth Book of Their Adventures BR 8739 by Cynthia Rylant 1 volume Henry and his big dog Mudge are going to the country to visit Henry's grandmother. Henry's grandmother's house is very small and crowded, and Mudge looks like an elephant in a phone booth. When Mudge knocks over a third thing, he is banished outside. Henry wonders how they will each make it through the night. Easy reading for grades 2-4. 1991. Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea: The Sixth Book of Their Adventures BR 8556 by Cynthia Rylant 1 volume Henry, his father, and his big dog Mudge spend the day at the ocean. Mudge has never been to the ocean before. They run, they play, they splash, they eat hot dogs, and they have lots and lots of fun! Easy reading for grades 2-4. 1989. Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers: The Seventh Book of Their Adventures BR 8555 by Cynthia Rylant 1 volume Henry's big dog Mudge loved Henry's sick days. Henry stayed home from school and ate Popsicles and crackers with Mudge. Nobody thought that Mudge could get sick too, but he did. He caught a cold. That morning when Henry jumped out of bed, Mudge didn't move. He didn't lick Henry's face or shake his hand, he just wagged his tail a little. Easy reading for grades 2-4. 1989. How to Eat Fried Worms BR 8593 by Thomas Rockwell 1 volume Alan bets fifty dollars that Billy can't eat a worm a day for fifteen days. Both boys work hard to win the bet using psychological warfare, bizarre pranks, and plain cheating. For grades 3-6. 1973. I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew BR 8954 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume The protagonist in this nonsense story has never before had trouble. That is, not until one fine day when he has an accident, and then another, and another, and another. So off he goes to the city of Solla Sollew, where they never have trouble, at least that's what he thinks. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1965. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie BR 8934 by Laura Joffe Numeroff 1 volume When a small boy offers a passing mouse a cookie, the mouse asks for a glass of milk, then a straw, then a look in a mirror, then a haircut, and a whole series of activities that ends, of course, with a cookie. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1985. Not the Piano, Mrs. Medley! BR 8958 by Evan Levine and S.D. Schindler 1 volume It seems as if Mrs. Medley and Word--her dog--and Max--her grandson--will never get to the beach that's down the street from Mrs. Medley's new house. First, they go back to get rain gear (even though it's a sunny day). Then, Mrs. Medley insists they need toys, so they return for toys and a table and chairs. As they near the beach once more, Mrs. Medley wants music, so they go home again. For preschool-grade 2. 1991. _Rats on the Roof _and Other Stories BR 8896 by James Marshall 1 volume Seven delightfully silly stories about a wacky cast of animals including a sophisticated cat with a rat phobia, a frog who loudly admires his magnificent legs until he discovers they can be sauteed, and an owl who deters a tree-chomping brontosaurus. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1991. Scrambled Eggs Super! BR 8944 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume Peter T. Hooper is sick and tired of scrambled eggs always tasting the same--simply because they are always made from the eggs of a hen. So, off he goes on a worldwide expedition, gathering the eggs of twiddler owls, stroodels, and long-legger kwongs, pelfs, and single-file zummzian zuks, and a host of other birds to make Scrambled Eggs Super-dee-Dooper-dee-Booper Special de luxe aś-la-Peter T. Hooper. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1953. Tacky the Penguin BR 8904 by Helen Lester 1 volume Tacky the penguin does not fit in. He is not sleek, graceful, and formally groomed like his companions--Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect. He is loud, awkward, and gaudy. But when the hunters come, Tacky proves himself a good bird to have around. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1988. The Twits BR 8527 by Roald Dahl 1 volume Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the meanest, nastiest, ugliest, smelliest couple in the world. They hate everything except playing nasty tricks on each other, catching innocent birds to make Bird Pie, and making the Muggle-Wumps, their trained monkeys, stand on their heads all day long. Now the Muggle-Wumps are fed up, and Mr. Muggle-Wump has an idea for a trick of his own! For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1980. Mystery Cassettes A Case for Jenny Archer RC 33556 by Ellen Conford narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette The week before summer day camp was scheduled to start, Jenny Archer was bored. So her mother took her to the library and Jenny picked out three books about Missy Martin, Junior Detective. Jenny loved Missy Martin, a teenage detective with a red sports car. After reading the three mysteries all in a row, Jenny becomes convinced that the neighbors across the street are up to no good and decides to investigate. For grades 2-4. 1988. Deadly Stranger RC 32819 by Peg Kehret narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Katie Osborne is scared and nervous about going to Franklin Middle School. But she immediately makes a new friend, Shannon Lindstrom, who knows what it's like to be the new kid because she's moved three times. Then Shannon is kidnapped by a psychopath, and Katie finds her life in danger as the kidnapper's only witness. For grades 4-7. 1987. jp10by Lois Duncan narrated by Carole Coons 1 cassette Seventeen-year-old April Corrigan's life is about to change forever. Her father, an undercover agent for the FBI, is now the target of a hired killer. April is suddenly called out of class and spirited away into the witness protection program. April tries to cope, but when she finds out that her boyfriend is seeing someone new, she lets her emotions derail her judgment, putting her family in peril. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1989. Following the Mystery Man RC 32664 by Mary Downing Hahn narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Madigan lives with her grandmother in Hilltop, a small town in Maryland, where there are no malls, or movie theaters, or bowling alleys, or skating rinks. When Clint, a handsome, mysterious stranger, rents a room from her grandmother, Madigan becomes intrigued and convinces herself that he is the father she never met. But her fantasy turns to horror when Clint kidnaps her. For grades 4-8 and older readers. 1988. Footsteps RC 33180 by Leon Garfield narrated by John Horton 1 cassette William Jones, twelve, lives with his father in eighteenth-century London. Each night he lies awake listening to his gravely ill father pacing back and forth. One night the footsteps stop, and Mr. Jones, near death, confesses that years ago he committed a grievous sin against a business partner, Mr. Diamond. The night after his father's death William again hears the footsteps and knows he must find Mr. Diamond so Mr. Jones may rest in peace. For grades 6-9. 1980. The Ghost Children RC 33210 by Eve Bunting narrated by David Palmer 1 cassette When thirteen-year-old Matt and his five-year-old sister, Abby, are orphaned, they are relieved that their great-aunt, Gerda, will give them a home. Upon their arrival at Gerda's ramshackle house in California's Sierra Maria Canyon, they are introduced to Gerda's children--life-size dolls carved by her deceased husband. Matt reassures Abby that they are only wooden dolls, but when he hears them speaking, he's not so sure. For grades 5-7. 1989. The Ghost in Tent 19 RC 33127 by Jim and Jane O'Connor narrated by Jon Beryl 1 cassette None of the boys in tent nineteen really believed the campfire story told by their counselor of a murderous pirate whose treasure has never been found. But when they find an old map that is strikingly similar to Captain Blood's treasure map and a ghostly boy appears in their tent, they are on to a spine-tingling search. For grades 2-4. 1988. The House of Dies Drear RC 33494 by Virginia Hamilton narrated by Carolyn Byrd 2 cassettes (Reissue) Thomas Small, an African-American teenager, has moved with his family to Ohio where his father will teach history. They are living in the house where Dies Drear once operated an Underground Railroad station. The strange old mansion is replete with secret tunnels; nearby cave hideouts; and tales of ghosts, murder, and hidden treasures. Prequel to _Mystery of Drear House (RC 26358)_. Edgar Allan Poe Award. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1968. The Lifeguard RC 33809 by Richie Tankersley Cusick narrated by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette The moment Kelsey Tanner and her mother arrive on Beverly Island they discover something is terribly wrong. Beth, the daughter of Mrs. Tanner's boyfriend, is mysteriously missing and presumed drowned. Kelsey quickly becomes embroiled in the mystery as she stumbles from one frightening situation to another. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1988. Long Live the Queen RC 33610 by Ellen Emerson White narrated by Kerry Cundiff 2 cassettes Meg is a bright, attractive, witty seventeen-year-old who loves movie musicals, tennis, and skiing--a typical teenager who just happens to live in the White House because her mother is president. Despite the constant vigilance of her Secret Service agents, Meg is kidnapped by terrorists. Sequel to _The President's Daughter (RC 29461)_ and _White House Autumn (RC 29459)_. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. The Mark Twain Murders RC 32831 by Laurence Yep narrated by Harole Parker 1 cassette Before Mark Twain became a famous writer, he was a reporter for a San Francisco newspaper. In this story set in the summer of 1864, a teenage street urchin, who insists upon being called "Your Grace, the Duke of Baywater," or "Your Grace" for short, meets Mark Twain after a murder and agrees to help him get the story. In the process they discover a Confederate plot to raid the San Francisco Mint and embarrass President Lincoln. For grades 6-9. 1982. Megan's Island RC 33286 by Willo Davis Roberts narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Eleven-year-old Megan Collier is shocked when her mother takes her and her brother Sandy to their grandfather's isolated cottage in the middle of the night--without a word of explanation--a week before school is out. Megan is further disturbed by evidence that three strangers are spying on them. Megan and Sandy turn to their nearest neighbor, a smart but sometimes obnoxious boy named Ben, for friendship and help. For grades 5-8. 1988. What Could Go Wrong? RC 33346 by Willo Davis Roberts narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Everyone believes that cousin Charlie attracts trouble like a magnet. Even Gracie is a little worried when she, Charlie, and another cousin, Eddie, are to fly from Seattle to San Francisco, where Aunt Molly will be waiting. But what could go wrong? A bomb scare onboard lands them in Portland, an elderly lady they've befriended is mugged, Aunt Molly is taken to the hospital, and the children become the prey of two criminals! For grades 6-9. 1989. Braille Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job BR 8575 by Willo Davis Roberts 1 volume A thirteen-year-old baby-sitter has her hands full taking care of three mischievous children from a wealthy family. She is also concerned about a runaway friend hiding in her family's tree house. To top off her troubles, the baby-sitter and the three children get kidnapped by some men with familiar faces. For grades 5-8. 1985. The Famous Stanley Kidnapping Case BR 8507 by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 2 volumes Dad is taking a year off from teaching at the university. And he and the four Stanley kids; their stepmother, Molly; and Molly's daughter, Amanda, are shipping off for a year in Europe. All because Molly's Uncle Sid has died and left her a lot of money with the stipulation that it be spent in Italy. When Amanda brags about having a wealthy father, she, David, Janie, Esther, and Blair are kidnapped and held for ransom. For grades 4-7. 1979. I Know What You Did Last Summer BR 8860 by Lois Duncan 2 volumes Nearly a year has passed since the nightmare evening that Julie and her friends have tried so desperately to forget. But somebody else knows what they did, and they soon realize that the mysterious figure who haunts them is seeking revenge. For junior and senior high readers. 1973. The Mark Twain Murders BR 8569 by Laurence Yep 1 volume Before Mark Twain became a famous writer, he was a reporter for a San Francisco newspaper. In this story set in the summer of 1864, a teenage street urchin, who insists upon being called "Your Grace, the Duke of Baywater," or "Your Grace" for short, meets Mark Twain after a murder and agrees to help him get the story. In the process they discover a Confederate plot to raid the San Francisco Mint and embarrass President Lincoln. For grades 6-9. 1982. Rich and Dangerous BR 8508 by Carolyn Keene 1 volume When Nancy Drew and her father visit New York, Nancy is supposed to be on vacation--but she cannot help sleuthing. Especially when the nice elderly lady in the suite next door dies in her arms. Nancy is convinced Sarah Amberly was murdered and that the murder was a family affair. For grades 6-9. 1988. School Cassettes A Begonia for Miss Applebaum RC 33274 by Paul Zindel narrated by J.P. Linton 1 cassette In a dual-narrator format, high school friends Henry and Zelda become Saturday companions to their beloved retired science teacher, Miss Applebaum. Despite her losing battle with cancer, Miss Applebaum exudes a contagious zest for learning, life, fun, and helping the homeless in New York City's Central Park. Miss Applebaum's last request is to be buried in Central Park. For junior and senior high readers. 1989. Buffalo Brenda RC 33116 by Jill Pinkwater narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Brenda Tuna and her best friend, India Ink Teidlebaum, are entering the ninth grade at Florence Senior High School determined to make their mark. They revolutionize the school newspaper, expose the cafeteria's penchant for serving horse meat, found the Buffalo Booster Club, and set out to secure a live bison for a mascot. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. The Cat Ate My Gymsuit RC 34745 by Paula Danziger narrated by Janis Gray 1 cassette (Reissue) Thirteen-year-old Marcy feels unattractive and insecure because she is fat . . . flat-chested . . . and has acne. She also hates her father and her school. Then Ms. Finney, the new English teacher, arrives. Young and dedicated, she helps Marcy to gain confidence in herself. When the principal fires Ms. Finney because of her unorthodox teaching methods, Marcy helps lead the fight to have her teacher reinstated. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1974. Elizabeth's Super-Selling Lemonade RC 32818 by Molly Mia Stewart narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are in the second grade at the Sweet Valley Elementary School. Their teacher, Mrs. Becker, who is a widow, is getting married again. She has invited the entire class to the wedding. Jessica and Elizabeth decide to sell lemonade to raise their portion of the money needed for the class's gift. As the date nears, Jessica spends all of the money. What will they do now? A Sweet Valley Kids book. For grades 2-4. 1990. Ellen Tebbits RC 33749 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) Eight-year-old Ellen Tebbits wears braces on her teeth, takes ballet lessons, and has a secret too embarrassing to tell even a best friend. For grades 3-6. 1951. Exit Stage Left RC 33190 by William Pasnak narrated by George Backman 1 cassette The bell rings at Degrassi Junior High, and excitement fills the air with speculation about the outcome of the school play, _Blood and Midnight_, which will be starting any minute. Behind the curtain, L.D. and other members of the cast are shaking nervously and repeating their lines. Stephanie Kaye, president of the student body, thinks the play is bound for Broadway and she, for stardom. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1987. Fifteen at Last RC 33502 by Candice F. Ransom narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Last year when Kobie was having such a hard time as a freshman, her mother promised that things would get better once she turned fifteen. Gretchen, her best friend, has managed to catch up despite her head injury, and they are attending the same school again, with some of the same classes. Then Kobie falls in love with the shop teacher, and her life is as topsy-turvy as ever. Sequel to _Fourteen and Holding (RC 30629)_. For grades 6-9. 1987. Freya's Fantastic Surprise RC 35501 by Libby Hathorn narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Determined to top the big surprise that her friend Miriam tells the class about at News Time, Freya invents one surprise after another until everyone realizes that she is lying. Embarrassed, Freya resolves to never return to school. Then her mother and father tell her of a real fantastic surprise. Freya shares it with her classmates and basks in their admiration. For grades K-3. 1988. Glass Slippers Give You Blisters RC 35365 by Mary Jane Auch narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Sixth-grader Kelly MacDonald and her two best friends dream of being stars at their new middle school. And they want to start by becoming involved in the school's production of "Cinderella." Kelly worries that her mother will disapprove. For Kelly's mom, the theater is the biggest taboo, because Kelly's bohemian grandmother ran away to act in New York when Mom was little. For grades 4-7. 1989. Heads, I Win RC 32458 by Patricia Hermes narrated by Andy Chappell 1 cassette Bailey is running for president of her fifth-grade class, and Kevin, her best friend, is her campaign manager. They will do anything to win votes, including writing the U.S. president for pointers. For not only is Bailey trying to impress her classmates, she is tired of being shuttled from one foster home to another, and is trying to impress her new family so that she can stay. Sequel to _Kevin Corbett Eats Flies (RC 29600)_. For grades 4-7. 1988. Horrible Harry in Room 2B RC 32727 by Suzy Kline narrated by John Polk 1 cassette Horrible Harry delights in scaring classmates. He dangles a garter snake in a girl's face to make her scream, and he pins Sidney to the ground and makes him say "I love girls." But Harry finds out how it feels to be the recipient of a bad joke when he sets a trap that backfires. For grades K-3. 1988. Horrible Harry's Secret RC 33366 by Suzy Kline narrated by John Polk 1 cassette Horrible Harry loves slimy things. When Song Lee brings a water frog to their second-grade class--and feeds it liver--Harry falls in love. He sends her a note that looks like his math test: "Do you like me? a) a little; b) some; c) a lot; d) none of the above." Song Lee's answer is c), but only if he stops fighting. Harry even gives up throwing snowballs. Companion to _Horrible Harry in Room 2B (RC 32727)_. For grades K-3. 1990. Libby on Wednesday RC 33804 by Zilpha Keatley Snyder narrated by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette Eleven-year-old Libby has always been adored by her eccentric family. Educated at home, she has had no contact with her peers--until her actress mother decides that it's time for Libby to attend public school. Placed in the eighth grade, Libby hates her "socialization" process, until she goes into a writers' workshop with other highly creative students and they learn to accept themselves and each other. For grades 5-8. 1990. Nothing but the Truth: A Documentary Novel RC 35549 by Avi narrated by John Polk 1 cassette Ninth grader Philip Malloy is barred from the track team because of a poor grade in English. Convinced that his teacher dislikes him, he concocts a scheme to get transferred from her homeroom. Instead of standing "at respectful, silent attention" during the national anthem, Philip hums. The issue is perceived to be one of patriotism, and the conflict explodes. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991. Otis Spofford RC 33750 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Mischievous but lovable Otis, the class cut-up, is given his come-uppance by gentle, timid Ellen Tebbits in this humorous story about elementary schools, PTA meetings, and antics of children. For grades 3-6. 1953. Our Sixth-Grade Sugar Babies RC 33075 by Eve Bunting narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Mrs. Oda challenges her sixth grade class with a demanding proposition: each will assume full parental responsibility, during an entire week, for a five-pound-sack-of-sugar "baby." Vicki vows to be the best parent in the class to her "Babe." When a handsome seventh-grade "hunk" moves in across the street, Vicki, swayed by his charm, leaves "Babe" in the care of her senile neighbor, Mr. Ambrose, and "Babe" disappears. For grades 4-7. 1990. Probably Still Nick Swansen RC 33074 by Virginia Euwer Wolff narrated by Gary Tipton 1 cassette A strong, compassionate story about a student with minimal brain dysfunction. While all sixteen-year-olds have problems, Nick Swansen has some that are unique. They involve his identity outside Room 19, the special education classroom, and his coming to terms with the accidental death of his sister, Dianne, nine years earlier. For grades 6-9 and older readers. International Reading Association Award. 1988. Ramona the Brave RC 33519 by Beverly Cleary narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Ramona Quimby enters first grade feeling brave and grown-up. But her bravery falters when she faces an unsympathetic teacher, a classmate who copies her work, and a difficult older sister. For grades 2-4. 1975. The Shadow Club RC 31687 by Neal Shusterman narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Jared and Cheryl, now in the ninth grade--their last year of junior high--are tired of always being second place, while the "number ones" get all the fame and glory. So they decide to form a club of other "second best" kids to play anonymous tricks on each other's archrivals. But their pranks soon become nasty and vicious--with devastating results. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1988. Soup for President RC 33227 by Robert Newton Peck narrated by Gary Tipton 1 cassette To help the students better understand the upcoming national election, Miss Kelly announces the school's very own presidential election. Rob's best friend Soup is the boys' candidate, and Rob's sweetheart, Norma Jean, is the girls' candidate. Although Rob is Soup's campaign manager, he's not sure for whom he will vote. Companion books include _Soup (RD 7473)_ and _Soup's Goat (RC 22157)_. For grades 4-7. 1978. Tall Enough to Own the World RC 33767 by Berniece Rabe narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Fifth-grader Joey has problems. His mother wants him to be perfect so that her new husband will like him, his teacher is threatening to meet with his parents if his grades and behavior don't improve, and he is being disruptive in class to prevent his classmates from learning his secret: he can't read. Then Joey finds out about a "secret club" for nonreaders and meets Mrs. Hewes, the remedial reading teacher. For grades 4-7. 1989. Thirteen RC 33501 by Candice F. Ransom narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Kobie, thirteen, is certain that this year is going to be her worst ever. She is short, skinny (with nothing even resembling a curve), and has unmanageable hair. While Gretchen, her curvaceous, blonde best friend has no trouble joining the "in crowd" at school, the only person Kobie attracts is nerdy Stuart Buckley, who delights in tormenting her. Prequel to _Fourteen and Holding (RC 30629)_ and _Fifteen at Last (RC 33502)_. For grades 6-9. 1986. Was It Something I Said? RC 33592 by Jean Thesman narrated by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Just before her sixteenth birthday, Bonnie's boyfriend breaks up with her because, at five feet tall, she looks much too young to be a junior at Belltown High. So Bonnie cuts her long, straight hair, gets a sophisticated curly perm, begins stretching exercises, and sets her sights on six-foot-two-inch Mitch Carpenter. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1988. Who Said Life Is Fair? RC 33122 by Jean Thesman narrated by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Teddy Gideon did not expect her junior year at Catherwood High to be the worst time of her life. Billy has been her knight in shining armor since kindergarten. But Devon, the new guy, is certainly attractive. And there is also Zack, the sports page editor for the student newspaper on which Teddy also works. When Teddy is assigned as a reporter to the new Student Justice Committee, the real trouble begins. For junior and senior high readers. 1987. Yours Turly, Shirley RC 32564 by Ann M. Martin narrated by Carole Coons 1 cassette Fourth-grader Shirley Basini has a poor self-image due largely to her dyslexia. She copes with her reading difficulties by being the class clown, but her teacher is not impressed and makes it clear that she must either improve or be held back. When her parents adopt an eight-year-old Vietnamese girl, Shirley's role as a big sister helps her gain confidence, until she becomes resentful of Jackie's reading skills. For grades 3-6. 1988. Braille Amazing Grace BR 8955 by Mary Hoffman and Caroline Binch 1 volume Grace is a child who loves stories. And she loves to act them out. When her teacher announces that the class will do the play _Peter Pan_, Grace knows just what part she wants. Raj tells her she can't be Peter Pan because she's a girl. Natalie tells her she can't be Peter Pan because she's black. But Grace discovers that she can be anything that she sets her mind to be. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1991. A Bundle of Sticks BR 8572 by Pat Rhoads Mauser 1 volume Ben hates fighting and can't make himself hit back, so he often comes home from school bloody and dirty from another one of Boyd's attacks. Eventually Ben's parents send him to learn kajukenbo, an oriental style of self-defense. Ben learns techniques to defend himself, as well as how to accept himself as he is. He comes to understand what his master means about the freedom never to have to fight. For grades 5-8. 1982. The Cat Ate My Gymsuit BR 8875 by Paula Danziger 1 volume Thirteen-year-old Marcy feels unattractive and insecure because she is fat . . . flat-chested . . . and has acne. She also hates her father and her school. Then Ms. Finney, the new English teacher, arrives. Young and dedicated, she helps Marcy to gain confidence in herself. When the principal fires Ms. Finney because of her unorthodox teaching methods, Marcy helps lead the fight to have her teacher reinstated. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1974. The Day the Dragon Came to School BR 8557 by Marie Tenaille 1 volume The most exciting day of second grade was the day Daniel, the dragon, came to school. He came right in the middle of the spelling lesson. The teacher let him stay for spelling, gym, and lunch, too. For grades 2-4. 1988. Frosted Glass BR 8917 by Denys Cazet 1 volume Gregory has a vivid imagination. He loves to daydream, and he loves to draw. His drawing gets him in trouble in arithmetic class, and his daydreaming gets him in trouble at recess. But in art class Gregory shines. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1987. Horrible Harry in Room 2B BR 8558 by Suzy Kline 1 volume Horrible Harry delights in scaring classmates. He dangles a garter snake in a girl's face to make her scream, and he pins Sidney to the ground and makes him say "I love girls." But Harry finds out how it feels to be the recipient of a bad joke when he sets a trap that backfires. For grades K-3. 1988. Much Ado about Aldo BR 8561 by Johanna Hurwitz 1 volume Aldo Sossi, eight, loves animals. His sister teases him because he calls the family cats his brothers. So Aldo is delighted when his teacher announces that the class will be studying the relationship between humans and animals. When a batch of crickets is put into their newly prepared terrariums and a package of chameleons also arrives, Aldo realizes that they are studying the food chain and swears off meat. For grades 2-4. 1978. Nothing but the Truth: A Documentary Novel BR 9114 by Avi 2 volumes Ninth grader Philip Malloy is barred from the track team because of a poor grade in English. Convinced that his teacher dislikes him, he concocts a scheme to get transferred from her homeroom. Instead of standing "at respectful, silent attention" during the national anthem, Philip hums. The issue is perceived to be one of patriotism, and the conflict explodes. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991. Otis Spofford BR 8818 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Mischievous but lovable Otis, the class cut-up, is given his come-uppance by gentle, timid Ellen Tebbits in this humorous story about elementary schools, PTA meetings, and antics of children. For grades 3-6. 1953. Ramona the Brave BR 8608 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Ramona Quimby enters first grade feeling brave and grown-up. But her bravery falters when she faces an unsympathetic teacher, a classmate who copies her work, and a difficult older sister. For grades 2-4. 1975. Sixth-Grade Sleepover BR 8893 by Eve Bunting 1 volume The sixth grade's Rabbit Reading Club is having an all-night readathon, and Janey is afraid to go because of an embarrassing secret--she's afraid of the dark. Her new classmate, Rosie, also has a secret that makes her fearful of the sleepover--she reads on the first-grade level. For grades 4-7. 1986. Soup for President BR 8587 by Robert Newton Peck 1 volume To help the students better understand the upcoming national election, Miss Kelly announces the school's very own presidential election. Rob's best friend Soup is the boys' candidate, and Rob's sweetheart, Norma Jean, is the girls' candidate. Although Rob is Soup's campaign manager, he's not sure for whom he will vote. Companion to _Soup on Ice (BR 6769). _For grades 4-7. 1978. Soup in the Saddle BR 8423 by Robert Newton Peck 1 volume Rob and his old pal Soup set out to do something nice for their teacher, but they wind up in trouble as usual. For grades 5-8. 1983. There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom BR 8863 by Louis Sachar 1 volume Bradley Chalkers is a big bully who lies, has no friends, and is a serious "behavior problem" for his teachers. His older sister teases him unmercifully, and his parents can't seem to help him. The new school counselor tries to help Bradley change, but everyone is so used to the old Bradley that changing proves to be far more difficult than expected. For grades 4-7. 1987. Science Fiction Cassettes Born into Light RC 32579 by Paul Samuel Jacobs narrated by George Patterson 1 cassette Now an elderly man, Roger Westwood relates a strange story that began seventy years ago when a naked, wild boy streaked out of an eerie flash of light and into his family's life. Ben was about ten, Roger's age, but from the start he was different, having exceptionally keen powers of intellect and amazing abilities to heal. For grades 6-9. 1988. The Farthest Shore RC 32957 by Ursula K. Le Guin narrated by Robert Donley 2 cassettes (Reissue) Ged, the archmage of Roke, and Curen, the young prince of Enlad, seek to find and challenge the evil that threatens to destroy Earthsea itself. Sequel to _The Wizard of Earthsea (RC 25315)_ and _The Tombs of Atuan (RC 24584)_. For grades 6-9. 1972. Get off the Unicorn RC 32620 by Anne McCaffrey narrated by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes A collection of science fiction stories including "Lady in the Tower" and "A Meeting of Minds" in which parapsychic powers are combined with machines in a gestalt that gives the mind enough power to reach the stars. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1977. I Feel like the Morning Star RC 33955 by Gregory Maguire narrated by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Pioneer Colony has been home for survivors of the nuclear holocaust for the past five years. Living in the subterranean sphere, the inhabitants know only the monotony of artificial days and nights. The abyss requires compliance with many rules enforced by the dreaded J-guards. Teenagers Sorb, Mart, and Ella unite to pursue their dream of freedom, risking all to return to the earth's surface. For junior and senior high readers. 1989. The Long Blue Blazer RC 33064 by Jeanne Willis narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Wilson, the new boy, came to school in a long blue blazer. He ate his lunch in his long blue blazer. He did his math in his long blue blazer. He went to gym in his long blue blazer. The teacher asked him to take it off, but he said that his mother would be angry if he did. After school he stood alone waiting for his mother and staring at the sky. He said that his mother had a very long way to come. For grades K-3. 1987. The Pool of Fire RC 35084 by John Christopher narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette (Reissue) This final volume of a science fiction trilogy sees thirteen-year-old Will and a band of free men thwarting the Tripods' plan to extinguish all life on Earth. Follows _When the Tripods Came (RC 32476)_--the prequel to the Tripods Trilogy, _The White Mountains (RC 26091)_, and _The City of Gold and Lead (RC 27307)_. For grades 6-9. 1968. The Seer RC 33453 by G. Clifton Wisler narrated by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette Scott, a fourteen-year-old alien, creates for himself a new identity on Earth in order to escape publicity and to practice his special powers. He enrolls as a high school freshman in Clearmont, Kansas, and his guide, Tiaf, poses as his uncle. When he averts a disaster during the Logan family picnic, he must leave his home, once again, before his powers are discovered. Sequel to _The Antrian Messenger (RC 29475)_. For grades 5-8. 1989. The Singers of Time RC 34659 by Frederik Pohl and Jack Williamson narrated by James DeLotel 2 cassettes A few centuries into the future, Earth is under the command of an advanced race known as Turtles. Because the planet has prospered under the Turtles, humans have no problem with being treated as inferior. But when the Turtles' home planet and their Mother Turtle (their single fertile female) disappear into a wormhole, these lowly humans become the Turtles' only hope for survival. For high school and older readers. 1991. Stinker from Space RC 35275 by Pamela F. Service narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Karen, who dreams about space adventure, is contacted by Tsynq Yr, an alien trapped in the body of a skunk. While Tsynq Yr (whom Karen dubs Stinker) finds earth civilization primitive, he is powerless to escape without the help of Karen and Jonathan, another young computer buff. Stinker hatches a plan to return home that includes hijacking a NASA space shuttle. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1988. When the Tripods Came RC 32476 by John Christopher narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette In this prequel to the Tripods trilogy, Laurie, fourteen, and Andy, his friend, witness the first arrival of these towering metallic creatures. Soon, Tripod cults begin to form around a TV program devoted to these objects. A kind of mass hypnosis starts. Tripod converts begin wearing special caps that suppress their free will and make them absolute followers of the Tripods. Prequel to _The White Mountain (RC 26091)_. For grades 5-8. 1988. Braille The City of Gold and Lead BR 8605 by John Christopher 1 volume Teenage members of a group of free men determine to overthrow the Tripods in the City of Gold and Lead. The boys become favored slaves, and one of the masters reveals the source of the Tripods' power. Sequel to _When the Tripods Came (BR 8606)_ and _The White Mountains (BR 8607)_. For grades 5-8. 1967. The Pool of Fire BR 8745 by John Christopher 1 volume This final volume of a science fiction trilogy sees thirteen-year-old Will and a band of free men thwarting the Tripods' plan to extinguish all life on Earth. Follows _When the Tripods Came (BR 8606)_--the prequel to the Tripods Trilogy, _The White Mountains (BR 8607)_, and _The City of Gold and Lead (BR 8605)_. For grades 6-9. 1968. Stinker from Space BR 8884 by Pamela F. Service 1 volume Karen, who dreams about space adventure, is contacted by Tsynq Yr, an alien trapped in the body of a skunk. While Tsynq Yr (whom Karen dubs Stinker) finds Earth civilization primitive, he is powerless to escape without the help of Karen and Jonathan, another young computer buff. Stinker hatches a plan to return home that includes hijacking a NASA space shuttle. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1988. Tehanu BR 8632 by Ursula K. Le Guin 2 volumes Tenar, once priestess of Atuan and now the middle-aged widow of a Gontish farmer, lives quietly, caring for her foster daughter Therru, an abused child. Soon another needs Tenar's care: Ged, no longer Archmage of Earthsea, returns home, borne half-conscious on a dragon's back. Follows _The Wizard of Earthsea (BR 7742)_, _The Tombs of Atuan (BR 7771)_, and _The Farthest Shore (BR 7772)_. For grades 6-9. 1990. When the Tripods Came BR 8606 by John Christopher 1 volume In this prequel to the Tripods trilogy, Laurie, fourteen, and Andy, his friend, witness the first arrival of these towering metallic creatures. Soon, Tripod cults begin to form around a TV program devoted to these objects, and a kind of mass hypnosis starts. Tripod converts begin wearing special caps that suppress their free will and make them absolute followers of the Tripods. Prequel to _The White Mountains (BR 8607)_. For grades 5-8. 1988. The White Mountains BR 8607 by John Christopher 1 volume A science fiction tale set in the twenty-first century when all life and thought are controlled by the tripods, mechanized steel creatures who exert control through metallic discs placed in the skulls of children. To escape this fate, three friends begin a dangerous journey to the White Mountains. Sequel to _When the Tripods Came (BR 8606)_; prequel to _The City of Gold and Lead (BR 8605)_ and _The Pool of Fire (BR 8745)_. For grades 5-8. 1967. Short Stories Cassettes The Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook RC 33054 by Shirley Hughes narrated by Jack Fox 1 cassette Short stories and poems about Alfie, who attends nursery school, and his baby sister, Annie Rose. For grades 2-4. 1988. Ghosts and Bogles RC 32986 by Dinah Starkey narrated by Rahael Elias 1 cassette A collection of sixteen short, creepy, scary stories from the British Isles. They include plenty of ghosts and gore. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1978. Kiss Kiss RC 33183 by Roald Dahl narrated by George Holmes 2 cassettes (Reissue) A collection of eleven macabre but humorous stories from the late master storyteller. Includes "Edward the Conqueror," "Georgy Porgy," and "The Way up to Heaven." For junior and senior high and older readers. 1959. Moon Mirror RC 32320 by Andre Norton narrated by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes A collection of nine short stories by the well-known science fiction and fantasy writer. Leading off, a young girl struggles to come to terms with psychic powers she's acquired after a head injury. A toymaker uses an elf's magic gift, not for personal gain, but to allow him to work the magic of his craft. And an old lady stitches wonderful needlework pictures with a magic needle. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1988. _Paradise Cafe_ and Other Stories RC 33408 by Martha Brooks narrated by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Each of Brooks's fourteen short stories tenderly re-creates a point in time when a person experiences a realization so powerful that he or she is changed forever. Johnny, a homeless boy, is "adopted" by a homeless former mental patient; Lorraine meets an enigmatic intern while working a summer job in a TB hospital; and Andrew, a rich city kid, learns about friendliness from an uncouth farmer on a bus. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1988. Tales from Gold Mountain: Stories of the Chinese in the New World RC 34790 by Paul Yee narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette The author fashioned these eight stories from tales he heard as a child growing up in Vancouver's Chinatown and from historical research. They tell of the history of the Chinese in North America--during the gold rush, with the transcontinental railway, and in the canneries--and of the unjust laws and racial discrimination these immigrants encountered. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1989. _The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar _and Six More RC 32741 by Roald Dahl narrated by George Holmes 2 cassettes A collection of seven stories by the late master storyteller. In "The Boy Who Talked with Animals," a child and a sea creature dumbfound a beach crowd with their mutual affection; in "The Swan," two cruel bullies and one brave boy enter a contest of wills that turns into a deadly fight; and in the title story, a modern-day Robin Hood brings joy to orphans and fear to casino owners. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1977. _Yertle the Turtle _and Other Stories RC 34061 by Dr. Seuss narrated by George Backman 1 cassette (Reissue) Clever tales about Yertle, who builds a throne at the expense of his fellow turtles; Gertrude McFuzz, the bird who dislikes her one-feathered tail; and two rivals who try to outbrag each other. For grades K-3. 1958. Braille Kiss Kiss BR 8657 by Roald Dahl 2 volumes A collection of eleven macabre but humorous stories from the late master storyteller. Includes "Edward the Conqueror," "Georgy Porgy," and "The Way Up to Heaven." For junior and senior high and older readers. 1959. Sports Cassettes Bobby Baseball RC 33364 by Robert Kimmel Smith narrated by Jack Fox 1 cassette Ten-year-old Bobby Ellis thinks, reads, writes, plays, and dreams baseball. Knowing that he's destined for the Hall of Fame, he plots his career. Despite his older brother's warnings about playing on the team their father coaches, Bobby cajoles Dad into letting him pitch for the Hawks. Tension mounts after father and son become coach and player, leading to an explosive confrontation on the mound. For grades 3-6. 1989. Hoops RC 34574 by Walter Dean Myers narrated by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Skeptical of authority and afraid of emotional commitments, Lonnie Jackson, eighteen, is suspicious of Cal Jones, a former pro-basketball player who takes over coaching his Harlem youth team. A friendship slowly develops, and Cal reveals how he was forced to quit the pros for sports betting. Now gamblers are pressuring Cal to fix the tournament by keeping Lonnie on the bench. Some descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1981. Rick Heads for Soccer RC 35750 by David G. Walker narrated by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette It's fall, and Rick must decide whether he will join the football team or the soccer team. Last summer his new neighbor, Joe Iturbi, introduced him to soccer, and he has enjoyed learning and playing the sport. For grades 3-6. 1982. The Trading Game RC 34871 by Alfred Slote narrated by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Eleven-year-old Andy Harris loves his grandfather, a former professional baseball player whose health is failing. Andy also loves baseball and baseball cards. His deceased father left him a priceless collection of cards. When his grandfather comes for a short stay and coaches Andy's team, they have a conflict over the rules. Andy is forced to make a critical decision about friendship, family, and baseball. For grades 3-6. 1990. Braille Bobby Baseball BR 8584 by Robert Kimmel Smith 1 volume Ten-year-old Bobby Ellis thinks, reads, writes, plays, and dreams baseball. Knowing that he's destined for the Hall of Fame, he plots his career. Despite his older brother's warnings about playing on the team their father coaches, Bobby cajoles Dad into letting him pitch for the Hawks. Tension mounts after father and son become coach and player, leading to an explosive confrontation on the mound. For grades 3-6. 1989. Suspense Cassettes The Tiger in the Well RC 33394 by Philip Pullman narrated by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes England, 1881. Life for Sally Lockhart is going well. She still grieves for her companion, Frederick Garland, but has financial security, good friends, and Harriet, their daughter. Suddenly, all is threatened when a stranger appears who claims to be her husband and sues for divorce and custody of Harriet. Sequel to _The Ruby in the Smoke (RC 27311)_ and _The Shadow in the North (RC 29527)_. For junior and senior high readers. 1990. Braille After the First Death BR 8796 by Robert Cormier 2 volumes On a rickety bridge in New England, terrorists hijack a bus loaded with small children and demand the abolishment of a secret government agency nearby. The general who heads the agency drafts his teenage son as a messenger to the terrorists, and this heartless decision results in tragedy for everyone involved. Some strong language and some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1979. I Am the Cheese BR 8663 by Robert Cormier 2 volumes Chilling tale of Adam Farmer's desperate search for his father and for a mysterious past that he must not remember if he is to remain alive. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1977. The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore BR 8840 by Joan Lowery Nixon 2 volumes The daughter of a wealthy Houston family is kidnapped and held for a hefty ransom. Her release marks the beginning of the real nightmare as she discovers that everyone--even her parents--believes that she was an accomplice in her own kidnapping. Taut suspense for junior and senior high readers. 1979. Sentries BR 8842 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume The common theme of nuclear disaster and human vulnerability interweaves the lives of four young people with the lives of three veterans of past wars. The young people are Sue Oldhorn, a seventeen-year-old Ojibway Indian; David Garcia, a fourteen-year-old illegal immigrant; Peter Shackleton, a rock star and band leader; and Laura Hayes, a sheep rancher's daughter. For junior and senior high readers. 1986. Z for Zachariah BR 8837 by Robert C. O'Brien 2 volumes The diary of Ann Burden, sixteen, who thinks she is the only survivor of nuclear war until a man with a radiation-proof suit comes into the valley. Though John Loomis seems pleasant enough at first, his arrival soon brings disaster, uncertainty, loneliness, and terror for Ann. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1974. Tall Tales Cassettes The Baron on the Island of Cheese RC 32509 retold by Adrian Mitchell narrated by John Horton 1 cassette Baron Munchausen's tall tales were first recorded in 1785 in a small booklet that was published anonymously and assumed to have been written by Rudolph Erich Raspe, who was a friend of the real Baron Munchausen, a German gentleman and gifted storyteller. Here the baron boasts of his incredible adventures, including his descent into an erupting volcano and his discovery of an island made entirely of cheese. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1986. John Tabor's Ride RC 34163 retold by Edward C. Day narrated by George Backman 1 cassette Once upon a time there was a sailor named John Tabor, who on his maiden voyage complained about everything. He complained about the food, the hard work, the uncomfortable bed, the wind, the sun, and the smell, and he longed to go home. Then, one night, a mysterious sailor appeared and took him on a hair-raising ride around the world on the back of a whale. For grades K-3. 1989. Braille The Ghost on Saturday Night BR 8553 by Sid Fleischman 1 volume When a stranger gives Opie two tickets to a ghost-raising in exchange for some help, Opie never guesses that he will have front-row seats to a bank robbery! For grades 3-6. Mark Twain Award. 1974. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow BR 8876 by Washington Irving 1 volume First published in 1819. Ichabod Crane, a tall, lanky schoolmaster in Sleepy Hollow, loves Katrina Van Tassel, a wealthy farmer's daughter. His chief rival for Katrina's affection is Brom Van Brunt, a powerfully built mischief-maker whom everyone calls Brom Bones. At a "merry making" one evening, Crane hears the tale of a headless horseman who haunts the region and with whom he will soon have a terrifying encounter. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1928. ***6/9/94 (gft)***