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The books of the Razorland Trilogy by Ann Aguirre should be read in the following order:

Enclave
by Ann Aguirre

In a post-apocalyptic future, Deuce, a huntress, brings back meat while avoiding the deadly Freaks outside her underground enclave. But when she is partnered with outsider Fade, she begins to see that the ways of the elders may be wrong. Violence. For senior high and older readers. 2011.
BR19589, volume 1

Outpost
by Ann Aguirre

Deuce and Fade struggle to fit in with the organized topside community called Salvation. An excellent fighter, Deuce volunteers her much-needed skills to patrol against the Freaks but in Salvation, women do not use weapons. Violence. For senior high and older readers. 2012.
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Horde
by Ann Aguirre

As a horde of freaks gathers near the town of Salvation, Deuce and her friends search for outside help and ready themselves to fight their largest battle yet. But the freaks are evolving. Violence. For senior high and older readers. 2013.
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That Dog Won't Hunt
by Lou Allin

On the run in the Mojave Desert, cowboy Rick Cooper gets a ride from Canadian widow Gladys Ryan, who offers him work at her Ontario hunting lodge. Later, Gladys refuses to pay Rick, and he accidently kills her but doesn't account for her dog. Some strong language. 2010.
BR 19288

One Fine Day You're Gonna Die
by Gail Bowen

On Halloween, a caller into radio personality Charlie D.'s talk show threatens to commit suicide but not until he kills the young daughter of Charlie's on-air guest, Dr. Robin Harris, who happens to be an expert on death and dying. 2010.
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Cheat
by Kristin Butcher

While covering a cheating scam for her high school newspaper, Laurel discovers the downside to investigative reporting: nobody likes a snitch. Even her basketball-star brother Jack wants her to back off. A high-interest, low-vocabulary book. For junior and senior high readers. 2010.
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Refuge Cove
by Lesley Choyce

Greg and his mother move to Newfoundland, where he learns to sail in the ocean. Alone on a sailing trip, he finds a lifeboat full of illegal refugees and brings them home. They later flee into a storm when the police arrive. For senior high readers. 2002.
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Sad Song of the Coyote
by Mel Ellis

An adolescent boy who hunts coyotes for bounty money to use for college decides he would rather give up hunting them and care for helpless animals instead, which means he has to figure out some other way to make money. 1967.
BR00697

One More Step
by Sheree Fitch

At first, fourteen-year-old Julian resents his mother's happiness with her new boyfriend Jean-Paul. But after Julian meets Jean-Paul's large family in Quebec and loses his own grandfather, he realizes that he also needs close relationships. For senior high readers. 2002.
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Seedfolks
by Paul Fleischman

Transforming a trash-filled vacant lot into a community garden began with one Vietnamese girl planting lima beans. People of different nationalities tell how they became involved in the effort and how friendships developed among the gardeners. 1997.
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The Grownup
by Gillian Flynn

When a young psychic visits the eerie Victorian home that is the source of her client Susan's terror and grief, she realizes she may not have to pretend to believe in ghosts anymore. Susan's creepy stepson doesn't help matters. 2014.
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Go with Me
by Castle Freeman

Vermont. Lillian runs afoul of Blackway, who vandalizes her car and kills her cat. When the sheriff won't cooperate, Lillian fights back. Accompanied by two unlikely locals cunning old-timer Lester and brawny youth Nate Lillian tracks Blackway deep into back country to exact justice. Strong language and some violence. 2008.
BR18599

Kicked Out
by Beth Goobie

Fifteen-year-old Dime is so unmanageable that her parents allow her to move in with her older brother Darren, who is a quadriplegic. After Dime's boyfriend leaves her, she reassesses her life and begins to build self-esteem. For senior high and older readers. 2002.
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Bull Rider
by Marilyn Halvorson

Sixteen-year-old Layne McQueen wants to follow in his late father's footsteps and enters a rodeo against his mother's wishes. Although his dad was killed bull riding, Layne secretly practices on a ranch nearby. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2003.
BR15411

The Warning
by Sophie Hannah

Single mom Chloe leaves her nine-year-old daughter's audition music in the car. They are rescued by a bicyclist who offers to retrieve it. When Chloe takes him a thank-you gift at his work, she receives an odd warning from the receptionist about how dangerous he is. Strong language. 2015.
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The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly
by Sun-mi Hwang ; translated by Chi-Young Kim

Sprout, an egg-laying hen, longs to escape from the coop, hatch an egg, and watch the birth of her chick. One day she breaks free into the wider world and learns to survive with other animals. Translated from Korean. 2013.
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The Room:
by Jonas Karlsson

Bjorn, a new hire at the Authority, discovers an office just off the bathrooms. He's the only one who can access it, however. He attributes his success in new projects to the room, but his sanity is questioned. Translated from the original 2009 Swedish edition. 2009.
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The Trellis and the Seed: A Book of Encouragement for All Ages
by Jan Karon

Parable relates the tale of a very small seed that sits in a glass all winter, but when planted in the spring, it slowly becomes a lovely vine with beautiful flowers. 2003.
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The Way It Works
by William Kowalski

Twenty-year-old biracial Walter Davis becomes homeless after his mother's death. He struggles to maintain his dignity and make his own place in the world through hard work and some luck. 2010.
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The High Graders
by Louis L'Amour

Gunslinger Mike Shevlin is hired by pretty Laine Tennison to keep the miners from stealing gold ore from her claim and to challenge the cattlemen who swear to close the dig because the range waters are being poisoned. Some strong language and some violence. 1965.
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The Wife of Martin Guerre
by Janet Lewis

Young French peasants Bertrande de Rols and Martin Guerre marry to settle a family feud. Martin later leaves to fight in a war and is gone eight years. Bertrande suspects that the man who returns is an imposter. Based on a 1560 trial. 1941.
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American Meteor
by Norman Lock

Brooklyn-born teenager Stephen Moran travels the United States in the 1860s and 1870s. He loses an eye in the waning days of the Civil War, travels—and steals—on Lincoln's funeral train, and witnesses the joining of the first transcontinental railroad, the Battle of Little Bighorn, and more. Violence and some strong language. 2015.
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Tough Trails
by Irene Morck

Seventeen-year-old Ambrose takes tourists on trail rides while working for his uncle in Alberta's Rocky Mountains. He buys an older mare out of compassion but faces disaster when the animal can't make it up a pass. For senior high and older readers. 2003.
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Stacy Champagne Mysteries

Champagne at Risk

by Joan Lowery Nixon and Kathleen Nixon BrushStacey Champagne, head of security at her family's Silver Ridge Hotel, is concerned about the mystery writers' award dinner being held there. Last year, at another hotel, the award check was stolen. But Stacy soon has bigger problems--a writer is murdered. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.
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Champagne at the Murder
by Joan Lowery Nixon and Kathleen Nixon Brush

Stacy Champagne returns to her family's Colorado hotel when the town is threatened by Will Knight, who wants to reopen the silver mine. After Knight is murdered at the hotel, Stacy works with Deputy Gonzales sorting through suspects. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.
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Champagne with a Corpse
by Joan Lowery Nixon and Kathleen Nixon Brush

Stacy Champagne, new chief of security at her family's Colorado hotel, discovers a corpse during a museum fund-raiser. As Stacy investigates with her fiancé, Deputy Gonzales, they realize many townspeople had a motive to commit the murder. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999.
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Happy Hour
by Thomas Ogren

Before he can bring his drinking under control, Eddie Moreno loses his marriage, family, and job. Then Eddie joins Alcoholics Anonymous, but has one last episode with the bottle before he finally achieves a sober life. 1990.
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Yellow Line
by Sylvia Olsen

Vince's rural Canadian high school like the rest of his village is divided by race. Tension arises when Vince's friend Sherry starts dating Native American Steve, and Vince becomes interested in Steve's cousin Raedawn. Events lead Steve to stand up for equality. For senior high readers. 2005.
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Animal Farm: A Fairy Story
by George Orwell

Classic political satire targets Soviet Communism. The animals on a farm overthrow their master and live a utopian life until the intelligent pigs take over, and one establishes himself as dictator. Preface by Russell Baker, introduction by C.M. Woodhouse, and foreword by Ann Patchett. 1946.
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Adventures
by Tana Reiff

Five tales of adventure representing different countries. Includes "Tom Thumb" from England, "Sinbad the Sailor" from the Middle East, and "The Quest for the Golden Fleece" from Greece. 1993.
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Fables
by Tana Reiff

Sixteen of Aesop's fables, originating in early Greece. These stories, which present a moral or lesson, include the well-known tale of "The Boy Who Cried 'Wolf,' " which teaches that if you often tell lies, no one will believe you when you tell the truth. 1991.
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Folktales
by Tana Reiff

Eight folktales from around the world. Some teach a lesson, while others are just fun. Includes "Lazy Jack" from England, "The Man in the Moon" from China, "The Shoes of Jewels" from Vietnam, and "Stone Soup" from France, Sweden, and other countries. 1991.
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Legends
by Tana Reiff

Nine famous legends from around the world retold in simple language. Begins with a West African tale about Anansi, the spider. Includes stories from Mexico, England, Canada, Persia, Switzerland, and Ireland. 1991.
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Love Stories
by Tana Reiff

Six love stories that originated in different cultures but have been retold in various forms around the world over the centuries. Includes "Cupid and Psyche" from ancient Rome, "Rhodopis and the Golden Shoes" (similar to "Cinderella") from Egypt, and "Beauty and the Beast" from France. 1993.
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Myths
by Tana Reiff

Collection of myths from Greece, where they were used to explain how the world came about and how things worked. Includes "Pandora's Box," "Midas and the Golden Touch," and several stories about the Trojan War. 1991.
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Tales of Wonder
by Tana Reiff

"A tale of wonder is like a good dream it's not real, but it's fun." Reiff's words introduce these ten tales from Russia, Japan, Norway, Venezuela, Vietnam, India, and elsewhere. Some teach a lesson about the risks of wanting too much. Others portray real-life activities, and some are just fun. 1993.
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Tall Tales
by Tana Reiff

Seven tall tales from America, Ireland, Burma, and Syria. Includes the legendary Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill. The Irish tale "Oona and the Giants" tells how the wife of one giant outwits another giant. 1993.
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Ant Farm and Other Desperate Situations
by Simon Rich

More than fifty sketches by the former president of the Harvard Lampoon. In the title piece an ant complains about digging tunnels and never going anywhere. In "Math Problems," a teacher creates test questions about himself. Some strong language. 2007.
BR 17765

What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know
by Sonya Sones

Robin, Sophie's boyfriend, relates in free verse his perspective on love and heartache. Robin fears that Sophie may dump him because he is a social outcast and she catches him kissing another girl. For senior high readers. 2007.
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What My Mother Doesn't Know
by Sonya Sones

Fourteen-year-old Sophie describes her life in prose poems. She discusses her search for Mr. Right, her unhappy parents, her school activities, and her friends, Grace and Rachel. For senior high readers. 2001.
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Lips Touch: Three Times
by Laini Taylor

Three short stories about kissing. In "Goblin Fruit" Kizzy's grandmother warns her lonely granddaughter against soul-stealing trickster goblins. Then a cute new boy at school shows romantic interest in her. Includes "Spicy Little Curses Such as These" and "Hatchling." Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2009.
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Flash Fiction: Very Short Stories
edited by James Thomas, Denise Thomas, and Tom Hazuka

What these selections by Margaret Atwood, John Updike, and seventy others have in common is their brevity most range from 250 to 750 words. One story breezes through a couple's entire marriage from meeting to retirement. Others are magical a woman learns origami and turns all the apologies she constantly receives into folded shapes. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992.
BR10708, volume 1

The Testament of Mary
by Colm Toibin

An imagining of the life and ministry of Jesus from the perspective of his elderly mother Mary. She does not believe Jesus is the son of God, but after his crucifixion his followers continue to visit her in Ephesus to learn more about him. 2012.
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Last Days of the Dog-Men: Stories
by Brad Watson

Eight short stories featuring dogs and their owners. "Seeing Eye" describes a guide dog's reactions while waiting for a malfunctioning traffic signal to work. In "Kindred Spirits" Bailey, a southerner, regales six men with a macabre tale about the barbecued meat they are eating. Some strong language. 1996.
BR19387

Something to Remember You By
by Gene Wilder

Medic Tom Cole becomes a spy during World War II. While in London, he falls in love with a fellow agent, who is later captured in occupied Denmark. Cole volunteers to rescue her and her team. Some strong language. 2013.
BR20160

Nonfiction

U.S. Citizenship Test: 100 Bilingual Questions and Answers: English-Spanish-Espanol-Ingles = 100 preguntas y respuestas del exámen de ciudadanía de EE.UU. (2011-2012)
by J.S. Aaron

A bilingual compilation of one hundred questions about government and history from the U.S. naturalization test. Includes reading and writing vocabularies, questions for people age sixty-five and older, and contact information for U.S. government agencies. English/Spanish language. 2011.
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And Nobody Got Hurt! The World's Weirdest, Wackiest True Sports Stories
by Len Berman

Sportscaster's collection of bloopers from and odd facts about baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf, and tennis. Features players' records, coaches' unusual tactics, and fantastic finishes. Recalls the Iowa high school basketball game in which the winning basket was made when the ball bounced off a player's head. 2005.
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Perplexing People
by Gary L. Blackwood

Historical cases of pretenders, or people who claim to be a famous deceased person. Discusses people who claimed to be Joan of Arc, Louis XVII of France, the Romanovs of Russia, Grand Duchess Anastasia, Billy the Kid, and Kaspar Hauser. For senior high and older readers. 2006.
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The Misfit Economy: Lessons in Creativity from Pirates, Hackers, Gangsters, and Other Informal Entrepreneurs
by Alexa Clay

Examination and case studies of entrepreneurial philosophies and practices using non-traditional, and sometimes illegal, approaches. Analyzes the mindset of a misfit, potentially successful strategies optimizing misfit tendencies, and the role of misfits in the economies of the twenty-first century. 2015.
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The Good Guys of Baseball: Seventeen True Sports Stories
by Terry Egan, Stan Friedmann, and Mike Levine

Inspirational stories describing men in baseball who exemplify some of the best traits an athlete can possess on or off the field: loyalty, decency, determination, and the willingness to work hard. Included are Don Wardlow, a blind sportscaster, and one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott. 1997.
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Heroes of the Game: True Baseball Stories
by Terry Egan, Stan Friedmann, and Mike Levine

This companion to The Good Guys of Baseball (BR12879) highlights nineteen players who exemplify sportsmanship and the love of the game. Includes major leaguer Roberto Clemente, who died on a mercy mission, and Jim Eisenreich, who has Tourette's syndrome. 1992.
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The Butler: A Witness to History
by Wil Haygood

Washington Post writer chronicles the life of African American butler Eugene Allen (1919-2010), who served in the White House for eight presidential administrations, from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan. Discusses the making of the 2013 movie starring Forest Whitaker. Some strong language. 2013.
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Essential Camping for Teens
by Kristine Hooks

Beginners' guide to selecting and setting up a campsite, keeping warm and dry, preparing food, handling emergencies, and having fun. Discusses where to learn the necessary outdoor skills and what gear to purchase. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.
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More Baths, Less Talking
by Nick Hornby

Compilation of fifteen pieces by the British author previously published in the Believer magazine. Each essay delves into Hornby's thoughts on and reactions to the books he has bought and read during a specific month. Covers May 2010-December 2011. 2012.
BR19741, volume 1

Broetry: Poetry for Dudes
by Brian McGackin

Collection of poems that laud and reflect on the experiences of the younger man. Topics include high school and college life, girlfriends, finances, and the quarter-life crisis. "O Captain! My Captain America!" is a paean to the popular comic book hero. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2011.
BR19560

I Could Chew on This
by Francesco Marciuliano

Imagines the inner lives of dogs through poetry. Themes include favorite treats, attachment to owners, and the smells of the world. "Never Learn" explores the thought process of going for a car ride. 2013.
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I Could Pee on This
by Francesco Marciuliano

Collection of poems written from the perspective of cats. Themes include getting the attention of owners, common annoyances, and what gives cats pleasure. In "Kneel Before Me," the source of the superior attitude of cats is explored. 2012.
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I Knead My Mommy: And Other Poems by Kittens
by Francesco Marciuliano

Collection of poems exploring the world experienced by kittens. In the title poem, a kitten wanders around the house, looking for its mommy. "What Will I Be?" is a kitten's inquiry to an older household companion about its prospects. Bestseller. 2014.
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My Cat Spit McGee
by Willie Morris

Mississippi author recalls how he had to overcome his fear of cats when his beloved fiance wanted one. On Christmas Eve the family took in a stray who later had kittens one with two different eye colors. 1999.
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My Dog Skip
by Willie Morris

The author tells how he grew up in a small southern town in the 1940s with a dog that could run football patterns and, it was believed, drive a car. The author demonstrates his storytelling skills in this tribute to his dog, Skip. 1995.
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Playing to the Gallery: Helping Contemporary Art in Its Struggle to be Understood
by Grayson Perry

British artist discusses the state of contemporary art in the early twenty-first century, particularly in London. Posits that contemporary art, traditionally seen as confrontational, has become mainstream. Discusses the role of the critic, the ways art is defined, and artists' efforts to shock the viewer. 2014.
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Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination
by J. K. Rowling

In her 2008 commencement speech at Harvard University, author J. K. Rowling explores the issues of failure and imagination. She tells students failing can be a good thing and that those without imagination are incapable of empathy. Bestseller. 2008.
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Thieves! Ten Stories of Surprising Heists, Comical Capers, and Daring Escapades
by Andreas Schroeder

Ten tales of unusual thievery. Describes how three Italians, dressed as workmen, stole the Louvre's portrait of Mona Lisa in 1911 and how D.B. Cooper parachuted from a jet with extortion money in 1971never to be found. For senior high and older readers. 2005.
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One-Minute Mysteries and Brain Teasers
by Sandy Silverthorne

One hundred short riddle-like mysteries to solve with the help of friends or alone. Clues are provided, as are the solutions. A sample puzzle is: "A man drives three hours and ends up at home, but he did not drive to his house. What was going on?" 2007.
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Unsolved Political Mysteries
by David Southwell and Sean Twist

Describes conspiracy theories involving famous people such as Malcolm X, Hillary Clinton, and Saddam Hussein and events, such as the Watergate scandal and the attack on Pearl Harbor. For senior high and older readers. 2004.
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All My Patients Have Tales: Favorite Stories from a Vet's Practice
by Jeff Wells

Wells recounts his Iowa vet-school experience and the early years of his veterinary practice in South Dakota and Colorado. Describes chasing an excrement-spewing feral cat through the clinic, treating a Tibetan yak named Jack, and realizing that an ex-marine had fainted while Wells sutured a horse's nose. 2009.
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Children’s Fiction

Max and Marla
by Alexandra Boiger

Aspiring Olympians Max and Marla take to their sleds for practice and prepare to overcome all obstacles! PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2015.
BR21072

Because of Winn-Dixie
by Kate DiCamillo

Ten-year-old India Opal and her preacher dad move to a new town in Florida during the summer. Opal is lonely until she adopts a big stray dog she names Winn-Dixie. The two soon make friends with the local librarian, the pet store manager, and a nearly blind elderly neighbor. For grades 3-6. 2000.
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Miss Daisy Is Crazy!
by Dan Gutman

Miss Daisy's very unusual teaching methods surprise the second-grade students, especially A.J., a reluctant learner who likes football and video games. For grades 2-4. 2004.
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Miss Small Is Off the Wall!
by Dan Gutman

A.J. and the other second graders do everything except play sports when they go to "Fizz Ed" class with their new teacher, Miss Small. However, A. J. reluctantly learns a thing or two about dancing and balance. For grades 2-4. 2005.
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Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy!: My Weird School
by Dan Gutman

A.J. and his classmates become convinced that the new school librarian, Mrs. Roopy, has Multiple Personality Disorder after she pretends to be a number of different famous people. For grades 2-4. 2004.
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Ms. Hannah Is Bananas!
by Dan Gutman

A.J. and his friends in the second grade are surprised to learn that art can be made out of anything, even garbage. Reluctant at first, A. J. works with know-it-all Andrea to create unique art. For grades 2-4. 2005.
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The Wishing Pearl
by Paula Harrison

When Clarabel finds an injured dolphin during Ampali Island's royal regatta, she and her friends vow to save it with Clarabel's special gift. Sequel to The Secret Promise (BR20901), which is contracted braille. For grades 2-4. 2015.
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The Rescue Princesses Series
by Paula Harrison

Books three through six, written between 2012 and 2013, featuring royal friends and their daring animal rescues. Includes The Moonlight Mystery, The Stolen Crystals, The Snow Jewel, and The Magic Rings. Sequel to The Wishing Pearl (BR21173). For grades 2-4. 2013.
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Runaround
by Helen Hemphill

Kentucky, 1960s. Although an avid reader of romance magazines, eleven-year-old Sassy is unsure how to attract a handsome neighborhood teen to be her first boyfriend. Then she discovers that her pretty older sister Lula has been flirting with him, too. For grades 6-9. 2007.
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Little Chick
by Amy Hest

Three stories about Little Chick and her wise Old-Auntie the hen, who offers advice. Little Chick can wait only just so long for a carrot to grow, has trouble flying a kite, and longs to put the evening's first star in her pocket. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2009.
BR19008

The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child
by Francisco Jimnez

Twelve interconnected short stories about the hardships of an illegal migrant family told by the son, Panchito. "Under the Wire" recounts how the family leaves Mexico and crawls under barbed wire into California. Picking crops to earn money is the top priority with schooling squeezed in when possible, as related in "The Circuit." 1997.
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Dear Yeti
by James Kwan

Through a series of letters addressed to the mythical creature, two boys describe their hiking adventure hoping to find Yeti. But they run into a bit of trouble along the way. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2015.
BR21081

Frog and Toad are Friends
by Arnold Lobel

Five stories about the adventures of two best friends. Frog and Toad are always there for each other, whether they are telling stories, finding lost buttons, or swimming in the river. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1970.
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Word After Word After Word
by Patricia MacLachlan

Visiting author Ms. Mirabel teaches a fourth-grade class about the power of words and writing. For grades 2-4. 2010.
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Finding Winnie
by Lindsay Mattick

A young boy's bedtime story reveals how his great-great-grandfather, veterinarian Captain Harry Colebourn, rescued and learned to love a bear cub during World War I. The bear later became the inspiration for A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh (BR16417). For grades K-3. 2015.
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Lawn Boy
by Gary Paulsen

A twelve-year-old boy decides to put his unusual birthday gift his late grandfather's riding mower to use by cutting his neighbors' lawns for money. Soon business is booming and he has his own employees, his own stockbroker, and sponsorship of a prizefighter. For grades 5-8. 2007.
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This Side of Wild
by Gary Paulsen

Newbery Honor-winning author shares true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their empathy, intellect, instinct, and sense of adventure. For grades 5-8. 2015.
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Hello, Olaf!
by Andrea Posner-Sanchez

Protected from melting by Queen Elsa's magic, Olaf the snowman enjoys warm days and other fun activities with friends. For preschool-grade 2. 2015.
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The Tale of Rescue
by Michael J. Rosen

When a Florida family vacationing in the Appalachian Mountains becomes trapped in a blizzard, a local farm cattle dog works to rescue them. For grades 4-7. 2015.
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The Calendar Mysteries by Ron Roy should be read in the following order:

February Friend
by Ron Roy

When a rabbit is discovered in a closet during a Valentine's Day celebration at school, first-graders Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy search for the owner. Sequel to January Jokes (BR20829), which is contracted braille. For grades 2-4. 2009.
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March Mischief
by Ron Roy

When three leprechaun statues disappear just before St. Patrick's Day, Bradley, Brian, Nate, Lucy, and other friends follow clues in order to solve the mystery. For grades 2-4. 2010.
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April Adventure
by Ron Roy

Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy follow clues on an Easter treasure hunt, while trying to figure out who set it up for them. For grades 2-4. 2010.
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May Magic
by Ron Roy

Bradley and Brian need help from friends Nate and Lucy after a hypnotist turns their mother into a duck but does not quite get her changed back. For grades 2-4. 2011.
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June Jam
by Ron Roy

As a Father's Day gift to the twins' dad, Bradley, Brian, and their friends Lucy and Nate try to identify and stop whatever creature is biting fruits and vegetables in the garden. For grades 2-4. 2011.
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Calender Mysteries, Books 7-10
by Ron Roy

Books seven through ten, written between 2012 and 2013, featuring four kids investigating local mysteries. In July Jitters, Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy search for the missing pet-costume contestants. Includes August Acrobats, September Sneakers, and October Ogre. For grades 2-4. 2013.
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Calendar Mysteries, Books 11-13
by Ron Roy

Books eleven through thirteen, featuring four friends who solve mysteries set around the holidays. In November Night, as Thanksgiving approaches, Nate and Lucy help Bradley and Brian investigate their suspicious new neighbors. Includes December Dog and New Year's Eve Thieves. For grades 2-4. 2014.
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The Cat in the Hat
by Dr. Seuss

A story in rhyme about two bored children sitting at home on a rainy day while their mother is out. Then the Cat in the Hat arrives on their doormat to show them good fun with his tricks and games. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1957.
BR13461

Dr. Seuss's ABC
by Dr. Seuss

Rhymes for each letter in the alphabet using rhythm and repetition as learning tools. BIG C / little c / What begins with C? / Camel on the ceiling / C....c....C. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1963.
BR15320

The Foot Book
by Dr. Seuss

Rhythmic tale about the many kinds of feet you meet front feet, back feet, red feet, black feet depending on whom they belong to. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1968.
BR16722

Green Eggs and Ham
by Dr. Seuss

In this rhyming story, Sam-I-am follows his companion everywhere, begging him to taste a dish of green eggs and ham. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1960.
BR13450

Hop on Pop
by Dr. Seuss

Pairs of rhyming words are used in sentences, creating a nonsense story. Starts with: "UP PUP / Pup is up. / CUP PUP / Pup in cup. / PUP CUP / Cup on pup." PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1963.
BR16725

Harriet the Invincible
by Ursula Vernon

Never a conventional princess, Harriet Hamsterbone becomes an adventurer when she learns she is cursed by the wicked fairy Ratshade to fall into a deep sleep on her twelfth birthday after pricking herself on the hamster wheel. Years pass, and something peculiar happens when Ratshade reappears. For grades 3-6. 2015.
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Of Mice and Magic
by Ursula Vernon

When Harriet Hamsterbone learns about the curse on twelve mice princesses who are forced to dance all night, every night, she knows she is the one to break the curse. Sequel to Harriet the Invincible (BR 21395). For grades 3-6. 2016.
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The Story of Diva and Flea
by Mo Willems

In the bustling city of Paris, a small, brave dog called Diva and an adventurous cat named Flea become unlikely friends. For grades 2-4. 2015.
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The Books of the Spirit Animal series which are written by various authors should be read in the following order.

Wild Born: Spirit Animals
by Brandon Mull

In the world of Erdas, four children, separated by vast distances, all undergo the same ritual. Each of them is bonded with a great beast, and now they must confront a dark force. For grades 4-7. 2013.
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Hunted
by Maggie Stiefvater

Four kids and their bonded beasts—a falcon, a wolf, a panda, and a leopard—team up to fight the villainous Devourer. They must first figure out how to work together and test their abilities. For grades 4-7. 2014.
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Blood Ties
by Garth Nix

As the Conquerors try to destroy Erdas, four restless kids and their bonded animals set out for the enemy's territory to wage a battle they yearn to begin. For grades 4-7. 2014.
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Fire and Ice
by Shannon Hale

Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan, supported by their spirit animals, follow a lead in the cold north, only to arrive in a deceptively beautiful village where everything is not as it seems. For grades 4-7. 2014.
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Against the Tide
by Tui Sutherland

Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have traveled across the world, seeking a set of powerful talismans in order to keep them from enemy hands. But a traitor in the group seems to be in league with their shadowy pursuers. For grades 4-7. 2014.
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Rise and Fall
by Eliot Schrefer

A devastating betrayal scatters the team. The young heroes and their spirit animals have already sacrificed much in their quest for the talismans, and more is yet to come. For grades 4-7. 2015.
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The Evertree
by Marie Lu

The young heroes and their spirit animals have journeyed across Erdas, racing to keep an ancient enemy from breaking free from his prison. They have just one chance to stop him—or the whole world will shatter. For grades 4-7. 2015.
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Children’s Nonfiction

Abe Lincoln's Hat
by Martha Brenner

When Abe Lincoln first became a lawyer he wanted to look good, so he bought a long black coat and a tall black hat. As a lawyer, Abe had to carry lots of important papers, and the hat soon proved to be useful in many ways. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1994.
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Protecting the Planet: Environmental Activism
by Pamela Dell

Discusses effects of climate change and describes what governments are doing to protect the earth and its inhabitants both people and animals. Explains actions individuals can take to conserve resources. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2010.
BR19060

Louis Braille
by Madeline Donaldson

Biography of Frenchman Louis Braille (1809-1852) explains his development of a raised-dot alphabet and number system when he was fifteen. Discusses his going blind at age three, schooling in Paris, playing the organ, and having tuberculosis. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2007.
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Shake, Rattle and Roll: The Founders of Rock and Roll
by Holly George-Warren

Biographical sketches of fourteen rock and roll stars: Bill Haley, Fats Domino, LaVern Baker, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Bo Diddley, Carl Perkins, the Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Wanda Jackson, Ritchie Valens, and James Brown. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2001.
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Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do
by Kathryn Heling

Guess the different professions based on the clothing and equipment described for each job! PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2012.
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Geogra-Fleas! Riddles All Over the Map
by Joan Holub

Riddles about dogs and geography for laughs while learning facts. Topics include oceans, planets, continents, and land formations; United States facts, states, state capitals; and more. For grades 3-6. 2004.
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Man o' War: Best Racehorse Ever
by Jennifer Guess McKerley

Discusses the life and major races of the horse named Greatest Horse of the Century in 1999. Describes his growth and restless behavior as well as his first race at two years old, championships, and eight speed records. For grades K-3. 2005.
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Heroes for My Son
by Brad Meltzer

The author profiles some fifty men and women as examples to live by for his eight-year-old son. Includes the Wright Brothers; Frank Shankwitz, creator of the Make-A-Wish Foundation; and a boy with cerebral palsy whose father pushes his wheelchair in races. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2010.
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Medical Marvels: A Chapter Book
by Catherine Nichols

Four unusual medical events: a man with an iron rod shot through his head survives; conjoined twin boys endure cranial separation; a girl born without arms learns to use mechanical ones; and a man with spinal cord injury regains some functions. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2004.
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Cowboys on the Western Trail: The Cattle Drive Adventures of Joshua McNabb and Davy Bartlett
by Eric F. Oatman

Teenagers Josh, who is black, and Davy, who is white, help on a cattle drive in 1877. The boys keep journals and send letters about their dangerous experiences along the way. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004.
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Special Edition
by Mary Packard

Strange but true "fascinating facts, amazing acts, and bizarre behavior, all based on the files of Robert Ripley." Entries range from devoted dogs and unusual pets to wordplay and advertising, zany transportation, sports events, medical mysteries, and quirky "odds and ends." For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004.
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The Call of the Osprey
by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Follows a crew of scientists who are involved in the Montana Osprey Project—which studies the effects of mercury pollution on wildlife and humans. Highlights observations from spying on the raptors with several strategically placed webcams and the continuing research efforts aimed at better understanding of environmental problems. For grades 6-9. 2015.
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Ice Wreck
by Lucille Recht Penner

Describes British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's attempted 1914 expedition to Antarctica. When the ship was caught in the frozen sea, he and his crew experienced an eighteen-month ordeal during which they camped on ice floes and lived on an island. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2001.
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The Story of Chocolate
by C.J. Polin

History of chocolate, beginning with the farming of Central American cacao trees in ancient times. Follows explorers' transportation of cocoa beans to Spain and the growth of chocolate's popularity. Discusses European inventions for processing cocoa and describes a vast modern industry. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2005.
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Profiles in Sports Courage
by Ken Rappoport

Presents twelve outstanding athletes of the twentieth century who persevered against racism, sexism, illness, or other obstacles. These men and women include boxer Muhammad Ali, gymnast Kerri Strug, cyclist Lance Armstrong, one-handed baseball pitcher Jim Abbott, and figure skater Ekaterina Gordeeva. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2006.
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Three Presidents Died on the Fourth of July: And Other Freaky Facts about the First Twenty-five Presidents
by Barbara Seuling

Presents unusual facts about U.S. presidents, such as who gave the shortest inaugural speech, who had the first indoor plumbing at the White House, who was the last to have a beard, what Abraham Lincoln carried in his stovepipe hat, and much more. For grades 3-6. 2008.
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Don't Step on the Foul Line: Sports Superstition
by George Sullivan

Anecdotes describing some of the superstitions of well-known athletes. They handle their forebodings with rituals that involve a teddy bear, favorite food, songs, lucky clothing, charms, and other precautions. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000.
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Helen Keller
by Jane Sutcliffe

Focuses on the early years of Helen Keller and how she learned to read, write, and sign with the help of her teacher Annie Sullivan. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2002.
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Becoming Joe DiMaggio
by Maria Testa

Narrative poem tells the story of an Italian grandfather and his American grandson who listen to New York Yankees baseball games on the radio. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002.
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Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family's Fight for Desegregation
by Duncan Tonatiuh

Recounts how young Sylvia Mendez and her brothers wanted to go to the school closest to their new home in California but were told they must attend a Mexican school. Their family organized, sued, and helped end segregation in the state. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2014.
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The Bermuda Triangle
by Jim Whiting

Discusses the mysterious disappearances of many ships and airplanes in the geographical triangle formed by Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. Provides a chronology of strange occurrences in the area from 1492 to 2004. Offers various explanations including scientific and supernatural. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2007.
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Mummies
by Adam Woog

Examines the scientific study of mummies such as the deliberately preserved Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen. Discusses accidental mummies found in northern European bogs, Asian deserts, and glaciers. Includes information on the specially embalmed twentieth-century bodies of Lenin, Eva Pern, and Ferdinand Marcos. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2009.
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Updated September 2018