For Younger Readers 2000-2001 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2002 Fiction Adventure Cassettes Arthur's Camp-Out RC 50942 by Lillian Hoban read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Arthur is bored with spring vacation. When his little sister is invited to a camp out in the woods behind their house, Arthur decides to go on an overnight field trip by himself. But it's pretty scary out there! An easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 1993. Bandit's Moon RC 47604 by Sid Fleischman read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Annyrose's mother is dead, and her brother has left her at a ranch while he hunts for gold. But Annyrose runs away with the outlaw Wakeen. Discovering he is really JoaquĦn Murieta, the Robin Hood of the California Gold Rush, Annyrose must decide if she can stay with a thief. For grades 3-6. 1998. Big Red RC 49525 by Jim Kjelgaard read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes (Reissue) Seventeen-year-old Danny Pickett takes a shine to a big red Irish setter on a nearby ranch. Naming the dog "Red," he uses him to help hunt a dangerous bear who's been killing livestock. Prequel to Irish Red (RC 49526). For grades 4-7. 1945. Bill and Pete; Bill and Pete Go down the Nile; Bill and Pete to the Rescue RC 48265 by Tomie De Paola read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette William Everett Crocodile ("Bill") has a best friend (also a personal toothbrush), a bird named Pete. In these three adventures, Pete helps Bill escape being turned into a suitcase, they apprehend a jewel thief, and they rescue Egyptian animals from captivity in New Orleans. For grades K-3. 1978. Brian's Return RC 48214 by Gary Paulsen read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Back in society, going to school and trying to fit in, Brian savagely beats a bully who attacked him. With the help of Caleb, a blind counselor, Brian realizes that he needs to go where he belongs--in the wilderness again. Sequel to The River (RC 34751). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999. Catch of the Day: The Case of the Helpless Humpbacks RC 47879 by Emily Lloyd read by Mary Ann Nichols 1 cassette A group of young people are assigned to travel the world in a sophisticated military vehicle armed with a talking supercomputer. Their mission is to learn, explore, and assist others. Now they are off to help the whales near Nova Scotia that keep getting caught in fishing nets. For grades 4-7. 1998. Count Karlstein RC 48180 by Philip Pullman read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Switzerland, 1816. A young house servant, Hildi Kelmar, tells the tale of the Count, cruel uncle of Charlotte and Lucy. He invites the girls to visit his hunting lodge deep in the forest. But Hildi learns of his pact with Zamiel, the Demon Huntsman, and tries to protect the girls. For grades 5-8. 1982. Eloise at Christmastime; Eloise in Moscow RC 49857 by Kay Thompson read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Two complete stories about the mischievous six-year-old who lives at the Plaza Hotel. Eloise enjoys Christmas in her own inimitable way, spreading cheer and giving gifts to the staff. And, when Eloise and Nanny visit Moscow, she is undaunted by language or cultural barriers. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1958. Eloise; Eloise in Paris RC 49221 by Kay Thompson read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Six-year-old Eloise describes her escapades at the Plaza Hotel in New York where she lives with her nurse Nanny, her dog Weenie, and her turtle Skipperdee. In Eloise in Paris, she explores the city, customs, and French language. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1955. Floating Home RC 47757 by David Getz read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Maxine's teacher asks her class to look at their homes in a new way and to draw what they see. One classmate surveys his house from a tree and another views hers from the grass. But Maxine boards a space shuttle and experiences the thrills of dressing as an astronaut, lifting off, and viewing Earth from above. For grades K-3. 1997. The Great Interactive Dream Machine: Another Adventure in Cyberspace RC 50828 by Richard Peck read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette In this sequel to Lost in Cyberspace (RC 42808), Aaron has designed a computer program that will transport him through time and space, but it has a flaw. If anyone is nearby, the program will send Aaron and Josh where that person dreams of going. For grades 4-7. 1996. Green Thumb RC 49677 by Rob Thomas read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Nerdy Grady Jacob is a thirteen-year-old botany prodigy working in Brazil on a project to develop rapid-growth trees to combat deforestation. When Grady discovers the sinister secret behind the experiment, he must flee to save his life. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 1999. Holes RC 47444 by Louis Sachar read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Stanley Yelnats IV finds himself in a detention center for possessing stolen property that he didn't take. While digging holes under the summer Texas sun, he sees a fellow inmate running away--and follows him. Legends, loyalty, and buried treasure are revealed as Stanley learns to survive. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1998. Hope's Crossing RC 48335 by Joan Elizabeth Goodman read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Connecticut, 1779. Hope Wakeman, almost thirteen, is kidnapped from her home by English Loyalists. Forced into servitude, Hope is rescued by her captor's elderly mother, who flees with her to New York City. While arranging the rest of the journey home, the two are stricken with deadly smallpox. For grades 5-8. 1998. Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom RC 46883 by Suzy Kline read by John Polk 1 cassette When second grade ends, Song Lee invites some classmates to an amusement park for a party. Harry is very excited until he learns about a new ride: a free-falling elevator called the Drop of Doom. Harry loves scary rides, but he has always been afraid of elevators. For grades 2-4. 1998. Irish Red RC 49526 by Jim Kjelgaard read by Bob Askey 1 cassette (Reissue) Danny Pickett at first believes that Mike, the runt of the Irish setter litter, will never live up to the standards of his champion father, Big Red. But when they become trapped in a snowstorm with a dangerous puma, he changes his mind. Sequel to Big Red (RC 49525). For grades 4-7. 1951. Jaguar RC 49375 by Roland Smith read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette In this sequel to Thunder Cave (RC 43377), young Jake Lansa ventures into the tropical jungles of Brazil, where his father, a wildlife biologist, is creating a jaguar preserve. During their arduous journey up the Amazon River, Jake encounters natural dangers and greedy human predators. For grades 5-8. 1997. King of Shadows RC 50063 by Susan Cooper read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette In London as part of an acting troupe performing in the rebuilt Globe Theatre, young Nat Field contracts the bubonic plague and finds himself transported back to 1599. There in the original building, with William Shakespeare himself, Nat performs for Queen Elizabeth I. For grades 5-8. 1999. The Maze RC 47364 by Will Hobbs read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Fourteen and orphaned, Rick Walker is unfairly sent to a detention center. To avoid a threatened beating, he escapes and discovers a remote biologist's camp in Utah's Canyonland National Park. Soon Rick is helping monitor newly released condors, learning how to hang glide, and fighting to save himself and his new friend from some dangerous locals. For grades 6-9. 1998. Moby Dick; or, The White Whale RC 47779 retold by Geraldine McCaughrean read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette A classic sea adventure. Ishmael recounts the last voyage of the whaling ship Pequod and how the one-legged Captain Ahab is obsessed with finding the white whale Moby Dick. A retelling of Herman Melville's novel originally published in 1851. For grades 5-8. 1996. Moose Tracks RC 49322 by Mary Casanova read by June Carter 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Seth lives with his mother and game warden stepfather in the Minnesota woods. When the boy witnesses poachers shooting a cow moose, the men try to scare him into silence. Although terrified, Seth is determined to save the moose calf that escaped. Prequel to Wolf Shadows (RC 49323). For grades 4-7. 1995. More Adventures of the Great Brain RC 50189 by John D. Fitzgerald read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette (Reissue) Adenville, Utah; 1896. Eleven-year-old Tom, known as "the Great Brain" because of his ingenious schemes, terrorizes the entire town when he plants fake dinosaur tracks from Skeleton Cave to the river. For grades 4-7. 1969. My Side of the Mountain RC 50211 by Jean Craighead George read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette (Reissue) Sam Gribley relates his adventures during the year he lives alone in the Catskill Mountains. He describes his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship. For grades 5-8. 1959. Nightbirds on Nantucket RC 50622 by Joan Aiken read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette (Reissue) Dido Twite, a girl from the London streets, awakens from a ten-month coma to find herself aboard a Nantucket whaling ship. Strange events unfold as she discovers that the captain is chasing a pink whale and there is a plot to blow up the king's palace in London. For grades 4-7. 1966. Nowhere to Call Home RC 49752 by Cynthia DeFelice read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Frances Barrow's comfortable but dull life changes suddenly when her father kills himself during the Great Depression. Now Frances is to go live with her aunt. When a house servant tells her about the hobo life, Frances puts on boys' clothes, cuts her hair, and hits the rails. For grades 5-8. 1999. Oh, Brother RC 47764 by Arthur Yorinks read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Long ago, quarrelsome twin boys survived a shipwreck while traveling from England to America. Their parents gone, the brothers soon escaped an orphanage and hit the streets of New York. Arguments spoiled all of their attempts to earn a living until they met a kindly tailor. For grades 2-4. 1989. Owen Foote, Frontiersman RC 49561 by Stephanie Greene read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette In this sequel to Owen Foote, Soccer Star (RC 46816), Owen and his friend Joseph find their beloved tree fort occupied by two bullies. Unfortunately, the fort is built on property owned by the bullies' grandmother, but Owen is determined to scare the intruders away. For grades 2-4. 1999. Pippi Goes on Board RC 49445 by Astrid Lindgren read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) More absurd adventures of the exuberant Pippi Longstocking, including her purchase and consumption of thirty-six pounds of candy, the rescue of an exhausted horse, and the defeat of the village bully. For grades 3-6. 1957. The Pirate's Son RC 47450 by Geraldine McCaughrean read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes England, 1717. Penniless fourteen-year-old Nathaniel Gull, expelled from his horrid boarding school, decides to sail to Madagascar with Tamo White, a pirate's son, and his guardian. Nathaniel's younger sister Maud arrives unexpectedly, so they take her along. When they arrive at the island, the guardian arranges to sell them to pirates. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1996. The Place of Lions RC 48280 by Eric Campbell read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Newcomers in Tanzania, Chris Harris and his father survive a small plane crash on the Serengeti Plain. Chris will have to find help because he is the least injured, but an aged and wounded lion is following his every step. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 1990. Return to Hawk's Hill RC 46914 by Allan W. Eckert read by June Carter 1 cassette Adrift in a rowboat on Lake Winnipeg, seven-year-old Ben MacDonald is rescued by Little Buffalo, a Metis Indian. Ben's ability to befriend animals impresses the Metis during his stay with them and leads to friendship between Ben's family and the Metis. Sequel to Incident at Hawk's Hill (RC 38913). For grades 5-8. 1998. River Thunder RC 49064 by Will Hobbs read by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Jessie and her friends from Downriver (RC 36801) are back to raft down the Grand Canyon. They discover that the trip is paid for by rich kid Troy but decide to have fun anyway-- only they are unaware of the record-high water because of mismanagement and bad weather. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997. Sasquatch RC 48922 by Roland Smith read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Dylan's father had a personal encounter with Sasquatch (aka Bigfoot) on a hunting trip and now seeks to protect him from the ruthless hunter Dr. Flagg. When Dylan's father leaves for the about-to-erupt Mount Saint Helens where Sasquatch lives, Dylan is determined to go also. For grades 4-7. 1998. Shadow Spinner RC 49550 by Susan Fletcher read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Thirteen-year-old Marjan, a crippled Persian servant girl, is a gifted storyteller. Because of her talent, she is ordered to join the sultan's harem but soon escapes to search for the perfect story to melt the sultan's heart and to save the life of his wife, Shahrazad. For grades 5-8. 1998. The Smugglers RC 48709 by Iain Lawrence read by Bob Kuhn 1 cassette In this sequel to The Wreckers (RC 48708), John Spencer is sixteen years old and in charge of sailing his father's new ship to London. His crew includes some questionable characters--smugglers, a highwayman, and a dangerous captain who sidetracks them to France, where he runs into pirates. For grades 5-8. 1999. Sword of the Samurai: Adventure Stories from Japan RC 49673 by Eric A. Kimmel read by Robert Sams 1 cassette Eleven short adventure stories involving medieval Japanese warriors. In "Dohaku's Head," a decapitated samurai reattaches his head with the help of a local doctor. In "Tomoe Gozen," a girl joins her brother in learning the martial arts and fighting battles. For grades 4-7. 1999. Tracks in the Snow RC 47853 by Lucy Jane Bledsoe read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette Erin is sure something has happened to her babysitter Amy when she doesn't show up one evening. Her parents and even the police refuse to help, pointing out that Amy and her mother had planned to move to Arizona by now. Knowing how much Amy didn't want to move, Erin begins searching for Amy and faces survival in a raging snowstorm. For grades 3-6. 1997. Trouble on the Tracks RC 48835 by Donna Jo Napoli read by Jeff Baker 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Zach is with his obnoxious ten-year-old sister, Eve, on an overnight train ride through the Australian desert. On board Eve runs afoul of bird smugglers who throw both children off the train. Alone in the outback, Zach and Eve have to find help. For grades 4-7. 1997. Trouble's Daughter: The Story of Susanna Hutchinson, Indian Captive RC 48226 by Katherine Kirkpatrick read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Dutch colonies, 1643. Anne Hutchinson and her youngest children move to a farm in the wilderness. When the Lenape Indians attack, only nine-year-old Susanna is left alive and taken captive. For three-and-a-half years, Susanna gradually becomes one of the tribe until her family buys her back. Some violence. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1998. The Wanderer RC 50785 by Sharon Creech read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Sophie and her cousin Cody record their transatlantic voyage by sailboat to visit Bompie, their grandfather in England. Also on board are three uncles and another cousin. The journey of discovery for all six becomes especially important for Sophie, who was adopted into the family only three years ago. For grades 5-8. 2000. Water Rat RC 49842 by Marnie Laird read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Delaware Bay, 1748. Fourteen-year-old crippled orphan Matt "Water Rat" Burton works long hours for an abusive tavern owner. Then Matt goes to live on the Campbell family farm, where he uses his knowledge of the local waterways to uncover the secret hideout of marauding pirates. For grades 6-9. 1998. The Wild Kid RC 47333 by Harry Mazer read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Sammy, a twelve-year-old with Down syndrome, leaves his bike unlocked and somebody takes it. Chasing the thief, Sammy becomes lost in the woods. A boy hiding from the authorities finds Sammy, but won't help him get home because he's afraid Sammy will tell. The two boys learn to coexist in the wild. For grades 5-8. 1998. Williwaw! RC 49853 by Tom Bodett read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette In their fisherman father's absence, thirteen-year-old September and her twelve-year-old brother Ivan defy his orders and set out in their small boat for the Alaskan town across the bay. Underway they are caught in a terrifying storm called a williwaw. For grades 5-8. 1999. The Wreckers RC 48708 by Iain Lawrence read by Bob Kuhn 1 cassette 1799. Fourteen-year-old John Spencer is on his first sea voyage with his father when their ship is forced aground off the Cornwall coast. John is rescued by a village man and his niece, but can he escape from the pirates who caused the wreck? Prequel to The Smugglers (RC 48709). For grades 5-8. 1998. Braille Abigail Takes the Wheel BR 12446 by Avi 1 volume Abigail Bates and her brother Tom travel to school every day between New Jersey and New York aboard their father's boat, the Neptune. But one day when two ships collide in Hudson Bay, Abigail has to take over the wheel while her father steers one of the damaged ships. For grades 2-4. 1999. Big Red BR 12530 by Jim Kjelgaard 2 volumes Seventeen-year-old Danny Pickett takes a shine to a big red Irish setter on a nearby ranch. Naming the dog "Red," he uses him to help hunt a dangerous bear who's been killing livestock. Prequel to Irish Red (BR 12531). For grades 4-7. 1945. Brian's Return BR 12210 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume Back in society, going to school and trying to fit in, Brian savagely beats a bully who attacked him. With the help of Caleb, a blind counselor, Brian realizes that he needs to go where he belongs--in the wilderness again. Sequel to The River (BR 8844). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999. Brian's Winter BR 12117 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume Thirteen-year-old Brian was rescued from the Canadian wilderness at the end of summer in The Hatchet (RC 30535). But what if, instead, he had faced the harsh winter in the woods? This survival story pits the stranded young outdoorsman against the cold, loneliness, and worst of nature. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1996. Death at Devil's Bridge BR 12946 by Cynthia DeFelice 1 volume Thirteen-year-old Ben--last seen in Devil's Bridge (RC 37491)--and his best friend Jeff are lured into trouble by their desire to be "cool." A teen tourist on their home island of Martha's Vineyard disappears, others are robbed, and the boys become unwitting drug runners. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000. Frozen Stiff BR 11924 by Sherry Shahan 1 volume For the three summers since her parents' divorce, Cody and her mother have stayed in a small Alaskan village. This year, Cody sneaks away for an overnight kayaking trip with her visiting cousin Derek. An advancing glacier turns the adventure into a terrifying experience. For grades 4-7. 1998. Ghost Canoe BR 13042 by Will Hobbs 2 volumes 1874; Tatoosh Island, Washington. As he helps his father tend the Cape Flattery lighthouse, fourteen-year-old Nathan MacAllister spends days fishing with his Makah Native American neighbor. When a ship breaks up on the rocks, its captain turns up dead, and suspicious activities occur along the shore, Nathan investigates. For grades 6-9. 1997. The Great Interactive Dream Machine: Another Adventure in Cyberspace BR 12834 by Richard Peck 1 volume In this sequel to Lost in Cyberspace (BR 10713) Aaron has designed a computer program that will transport him through time and space, but it has a flaw. If anyone is nearby, the program will send Aaron and Josh where that person dreams of going. For grades 4-7. 1996. Holes BR 12174 by Louis Sachar 2 volumes Stanley Yelnats IV finds himself in a detention center for possessing stolen property that he didn't take. While digging holes under the summer Texas sun, he sees a fellow inmate running away--and follows him. Legends, loyalty, and buried treasure are revealed as Stanley learns to survive. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1998. Irish Red BR 12531 by Jim Kjelgaard 1 volume Danny Pickett at first believes that Mike, the runt of the Irish setter litter, will never live up to the standards of his champion father, Big Red. But when they become trapped in a snowstorm with a dangerous puma, he changes his mind. Sequel to Big Red (BR 12530). For grades 4-7. 1951. Mad about Madeline: The Complete Tales BR 13202 by Ludwig Bemelmans 1 volume A collection of all six rhymed stories about Madeline. The first--published in 1939--introduces Madeline, the smallest of twelve girls who live together in Paris with Miss Clavel. She has various adventures involving animals, gypsies, travel, a boy called Pepito, and a magical Christmas. For grades K-3. 1961. The Maze BR 12701 by Will Hobbs 2 volumes Fourteen and orphaned, Rick Walker escapes from the brutal detention center to which he was unfairly sent. He discovers a biologist's remote camp in Utah's Canyonland National Park, where he helps to monitor fledgling condors, learns to hang glide, and outwits some sinister locals. For grades 6- 9. 1998. Me and My Little Brain BR 13169 by John D. Fitzgerald 1 volume (Reissue) J.D. wants to be as crafty as his older brother, Tom, who is known as "The Great Brain." Although J.D.'s moneymaking schemes fail miserably, his little brain does figure out how to rescue his adopted younger brother from a desperate outlaw. For grades 4-7. 1971. More Adventures of the Great Brain BR 13176 by John D. Fitzgerald 1 volume (Reissue) Adenville, Utah; 1896. Eleven-year-old Tom, known as "The Great Brain" because of his ingenious schemes, terrorizes the entire town when he plants fake dinosaur tracks from Skeleton Cave to the river. For grades 4-7. 1969. Read for Your Life: Tales of Survival from the Editors of Read Magazine BR 12247 edited by Read Magazine 1 volume Ten stories of survivals that depend on life-and-death choices. Collection includes depictions of the fateful Donner Party excursion to California in 1846 and the crash of Air Florida Flight 90 in 1982. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1998. Weirdo's War BR 12360 by Michael Coleman 1 volume Daniel's schoolmates call him "Weirdo" because he doesn't fit in: he performs calculations as a hobby. Forced on a week-long school outing, Daniel is paired with the bully who gave him the nickname. When the boys become trapped in a cave, they must put their differences aside to survive. For grades 5-8. 1996. White Wolf BR 12777 by Henrietta Branford 1 volume A survival story from a wolf's viewpoint. A white wolf called Snowy by his owners--Jim and his son, Jesse--is coveted by Native Americans. Escaping captivity, Snowy must learn to hunt and run with a pack to truly become a wolf. For grades 4-7. 1998. Animals Cassettes The Bear That Heard Crying RC 46524 by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock and Helen Kinsey read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette A fictionalized account of the day in 1783 when three-year- old Sarah Whitcher wandered away from home. Lost in the woods and crying, Sarah attracts the attention of a big black bear. For preschool-grade 2. 1993. Ben and Me: A New and Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin as Written by His Good Mouse Amos RC 47613 by Robert Lawson read by Brian Conn 1 cassette (Reissue) In 1745 Amos, a church mouse, leaves his home to find a better place to live. He ends up with Benjamin Franklin and becomes his confidant and traveling companion. When Franklin dies, many writers extol his achievements, but Amos decides to set the record straight with his own accounts. For grades 5-8. 1939. Big Red RC 49525 by Jim Kjelgaard read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes (Reissue) Seventeen-year-old Danny Pickett takes a shine to a big red Irish setter on a nearby ranch. Naming the dog "Red," he uses him to help hunt a dangerous bear who's been killing livestock. Prequel to Irish Red (RC 49526). For grades 4-7. 1945. Bill and Pete; Bill and Pete Go down the Nile; Bill and Pete to the Rescue RC 48265 by Tomie De Paola read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette William Everett Crocodile ("Bill") has a best friend (also a personal toothbrush), a bird named Pete. In these three adventures, Pete helps Bill escape being turned into a suitcase, they apprehend a jewel thief, and they rescue Egyptian animals from captivity in New Orleans. For grades K-3. 1978. Bird Boy RC 50364 by Elizabeth Starr Hill read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Chang, a mute Chinese boy, communicates better with his father's cormorants--specially trained fishing birds--than with people. One boy, Jinan, always teases him, but Jinan's sister Mei Mei becomes Chang's friend. She helps him when his beloved cormorant chick is in danger. A beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 1999. Bunnicula Strikes Again! RC 49326 by James Howe read by June Carter 1 cassette Harold, the canine author, describes the events that disrupted the Monroe household where he lives with Chester (a cat), Howie (a puppy), and Bunnicula (a rabbit with fangs). It all starts with Bunnicula looking listless, and Chester saying he has the matter under control. Companion to Return to Howliday Inn (RC 36904). For grades 3-6. 1999. The Butterfly Lion RC 47068 by Michael Morpurgo read by Gillian Wilson 1 cassette When a ten-year-old boy runs away from an English boarding school, he encounters an elderly woman who tells him about an earlier runaway, Bertie, who had a pet white lion. Over tea and scones, she explains why Bertie carved the image of the lion into the hillside, and why the boy should return to his school. For grades 3-6. 1996. Child of the Wolves RC 48829 by Elizabeth Hall read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette A Siberian husky puppy named Granite runs away while being sold to a dogteam trainer. Although he escapes into the Alaskan wilderness, he has trouble surviving until a mother wolf adopts him. But Granite still has to win his own place in the pack. For grades 4-7. 1996. The Complete Adventures of Curious George RC 47946 by Margret Rey and H.A. Rey read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette A collection of seven books published between 1941 and 1966 featuring George, a mischievous monkey. George likes to investigate the new things he encounters, a habit that usually causes trouble. His friend, the man with the large yellow hat, often rescues George--who goes on to more adventures. For grades K-3. 1994. The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh RC 48132 by A.A. Milne read by Bob Askey 1 cassette (Reissue) The adventures of Christopher Robin, a boy, and his favorite companions--Winnie-the-Pooh, a bear; Eeyore, an old grey donkey; and Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, and Baby Roo. Contains the unabridged texts of Winnie-the-Pooh, first published in 1926, and The House at Pooh Corner, from 1928. For grades K- 3 and older readers. 1994. The Complete Tales: The Twenty-Three Original Peter Rabbit Books and Four Unpublished Works RC 48836 by Beatrix Potter read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Collection of stories by Beatrix Potter presented in chronological order with a brief note about the origins of each piece. Begins with "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," first published in 1902. For grades K-3. 1997. The Dog with Golden Eyes RC 47789 by Frances Wilbur read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette When lonely thirteen-year-old Cassie finds a large white dog in her backyard, she begins to feed him secretly. She does odd jobs for her neighbors to earn dog-food money. Then she discovers that her pet is really a wolf and determines to save it from capture. For grades 4-7. 1998. The Empress of Elsewhere RC 49176 by Theresa Nelson read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes The start of summer is sad for Jim Junior; his best friend moves away and his dog dies. Then the richest lady in their East Texas town offers him and his seven-year-old sister, Mary Al, a challenging job: to tame her granddaughter and her monkey. For grades 4-7. 1998. Faith and the Rocket Cat RC 47810 by Patrick Jennings read by Peter Gil 1 cassette In this sequel to Faith and the Electric Dogs (RC 45202), Faith's family--including her dog Edison, who writes books-- moves back to San Francisco. Faith takes another rocket trip with four companions, is stranded in the desert, and finds her long-lost cat and a way home. For grades 3-6. 1998. Frightful's Mountain RC 49640 by Jean Craighead George read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette When Frightful, the peregrine falcon raised by Sam Gribley, returns to the wild, she is not prepared to fend for herself. A male peregrine falcon courts her, and gradually Frightful adapts to her natural role. Companion to My Side of the Mountain (RC 9825). For grades 5-8. 1999. Frog and Toad Are Friends RC 51143 by Arnold Lobel read by Bob Askey 1 cassette (Reissue) Five stories about the adventures of two friends, a solemn green frog and a funny brown toad. When Frog is sick in bed looking green, Toad brings him some tea and tells him a story. And when Toad loses his button, Frog helps him find it. For grades K-3. 1970. 'Gator Aid RC 49703 by Jane Cutler read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette At first no one believes that second-grader Edward Fraser saw a baby alligator in the park lake. Then, when they do, they exaggerate the size and everyone becomes hysterical. So Edward and the alligator catcher's granddaughter quietly set out to rescue the little one. For grades 3-6. 1999. Gib and the Gray Ghost RC 51011 by Zilpha Keatley Snyder read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette In this companion to Gib Rides Home (RC 46233) Gib is leaving the orphanage for the second time to return to the Thornton ranch, where he cares for the horses. During a blizzard a beautiful gray thoroughbred, abused and hungry, finds his way to the stable. For grades 4-7. 2000. Gooseberry Park RC 48830 by Cynthia Rylant read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Stumpy the squirrel leaves to find help after a storm knocks down her tree, leaving her three babies homeless. Her friends Murray the bat and Kona, a dog, rescue Stumpy's babies while she is gone. Then Kona's problem is how to find Stumpy. For grades 3-6. 1995. The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest RC 51149 by Lynne Cherry read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When a man walks into the rain forest and begins to chop down a great kapok tree, all the different animals that live in the tree try to convince him of the importance of sparing their home. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1990. Irish Red RC 49526 by Jim Kjelgaard read by Bob Askey 1 cassette (Reissue) Danny Pickett at first believes that Mike, the runt of the Irish setter litter, will never live up to the standards of his champion father, Big Red. But when they become trapped in a snowstorm with a dangerous puma, he changes his mind. Sequel to Big Red (RC 49525). For grades 4-7. 1951. Jane on Her Own: A Catwings Tale RC 48950 by Ursula K. Le Guin read by Janis Gray 1 cassette When Jane, a winged cat, flies off to the city in search of adventure, she learns that the warnings about human beings are true. Some of them cannot be trusted. Sequel to Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings (RC 40491). For grades 2-4. 1999. Jenius: The Amazing Guinea Pig RC 47062 by Dick King-Smith read by Janet Daley 1 cassette Judy's favorite animals are guinea pigs, and she wants to prove how smart they are. When a new baby guinea pig is born, she names him Jenius and begins teaching him tricks. But at school on pets' day, Jenius embarrasses Judy. For grades 2-4. 1996. Moose Tales RC 50118 by Nancy Van Laan read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Easy chapter book with three stories about Moose and his woodland friends, Beaver, Squirrel, Rabbit, and Mouse. In "A Fine Day for a Walk," Moose has trouble finding a friend to take a walk with him. In "The Snow Creature," Moose and his friends build an unusual figure in the snow. For grades 2-4. 1999. The Mouse of Amherst RC 48862 by Elizabeth Spires read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette When a white mouse named Emmaline moves into the poet Emily Dickinson's bedroom, Emmaline is inspired to write verses also. Includes eight poems by Emily Dickinson. For grades 3- 6. 1999. Nightwalkers RC 49360 by Judy K. Morris read by Mary Ann Nichols 1 cassette On a class trip to the Washington, D.C., zoo, fourth-grader James strikes up a friendship with an elephant named Daisy. That night she takes James for a ride on her back and he becomes involved in Daisy's life quest. For grades 3-6. 1996. Not My Dog RC 49751 by Colby Rodowsky read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette Eight-year-old Ellie has to give up her lifelong dream of having her own puppy because her parents agree to adopt great-aunt Margaret's dog. At first Ellie refuses to warm up to Preston, a smart and brave brown mutt, but gradually she comes to love him. For grades 2-4. 1999. Old Yeller RC 47404 by Fred Gipson read by Jack Fox 1 cassette (Reissue) 1860s Texas. Fourteen-year-old Travis at first resents the big, yellow stray dog that hangs around his home, but he comes to love and depend on him. With his father away on a cattle drive, Travis is the man of the house and looks to Old Yeller for help and protection. For grades 5-8. 1956. Poppy and Rye RC 46767 by Avi read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette New adventures unfold for Poppy, a deer mouse, when she sets out to find the parents of Ragweed, her boyfriend who was killed by Mr. Ocax, an owl. She meets Rye, Ragweed's younger brother, but before they declare their mutual attraction, they face many threats from the beavers whose dam is flooding Rye's family home. Sequel to Poppy (RC 42709). For grades 3-6. 1998. Possum and the Peeper RC 46530 by Anne Hunter read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette Possum is snuggled up in his warm winter nest when suddenly he is awakened by a loud noise: "Peep! Peep! Peep!" Knowing he won't get back to sleep, Possum decides to find out who is being so rude, so early in the spring. Along the way he is joined by a pair of catbirds, a bear, and a muskrat. For grades K-3. 1998. Ragweed RC 49960 by Avi read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette After bidding fond farewells to his family, Ragweed, a four- month-old golden mouse, strikes out to explore the world beyond his home at the brook. Eager for excitement and unmindful of cats, Ragweed hops a freight train to the city. Prequel to Poppy (RC 42709). For grades 3-6. 1999. Rain RC 50870 by Manya Stojic read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The soil of the African savanna is dry and beginning to crack. Then the porcupine smells the rain coming, the zebras see it, and the rhino feels it. It rains and rains and rains, making everything lush and green--until it stops, and the land becomes dry and hot again. For preschool-grade 2. 2000. Son of the Black Stallion RC 49195 by Walter Farley read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes (Reissue) When Alec Ramsey's friend, an Arabian sheikh, sends him the Black Stallion's foal, Alec feels that his dream has come true. But training Satan, the high-spirited animal, is harder than Alec anticipates. Companion to The Black Stallion (RC 44178). For grades 4-7. 1947. A Symphony of Whales RC 50035 by Steve Schuch read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Young Glashka's sled dogs lead her to thousands of Beluga whales trapped by the ice freezing over a great bay. An icebreaker clears a path for the whales, but they don't leave until Glashka's dream about music provides a solution for their rescue. For grades K-3. 1999. Three Tales of My Father's Dragon: My Father's Dragon; Elmer and the Dragon; The Dragons of Blueland RC 46345 by Ruth Stiles Gannett read by Gregory Ricks 1 cassette Nine-year-old Elmer rescues Boris, a baby flying dragon, from the ferocious animals holding him prisoner on Wild Island. The grateful Boris promises to fly Elmer back home, but Boris needs Elmer's help again before rejoining his dragon family. Tales originally published in 1949-1951. For grades 3-6. 1998. A Twist in the Tail: Animal Stories from around the World RC 49040 by Mary Hoffman read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette Retellings of ten traditional folktales about animals from different countries such as India, Turkey, Malaysia, Nigeria, Venezuela, and Australia. In the Chinese story "The Fox and the Crab Have a Race," the boastful fox is outwitted by the poky crab. For grades 2-4. 1998. The Ugly Duckling RC 48266 by Hans Christian Andersen read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette A mother duck is disappointed when the extra-large egg she has been sitting on opens, and a big, awkward chick tumbles out. The poor bird gets teased by everyone because he looks so different. But the next spring, he gets a surprise when he sees himself in the water. For preschool-grade 2. 1999. Verdi RC 47072 by Janell Cannon read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Verdi is a bright yellow baby python with bold stripes that zigzag down his back. He likes his colors and isn't in a hurry to grow up big and green like the older snakes. So Verdi sets off through the forest hoping to find a way to stay the way he is. For grades K-3. 1997. Braille Bark, George BR 12040 by Jules Feiffer 1 volume A mother dog is concerned when her puppy George cannot bark. He can quack and meow and moo, but no "arf" comes out. So his mother takes George to the vet to find a solution. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999. Big Red BR 12530 by Jim Kjelgaard 2 volumes Seventeen-year-old Danny Pickett takes a shine to a big red Irish setter on a nearby ranch. Naming the dog "Red," he uses him to help hunt a dangerous bear who's been killing livestock. Prequel to Irish Red (BR 12531). For grades 4-7. 1945. Bunnicula Strikes Again! BR 12594 by James Howe 1 volume Harold, the canine author, describes the events that disrupted the Monroe household where he lives with Chester (a cat), Howie (a puppy), and Bunnicula (a rabbit with fangs). It all starts with Bunnicula looking listless and Chester saying he has the matter under control. Companion to Return to Howliday Inn (BR 9196). For grades 3-6. 1999. The Butterfly Lion BR 11928 by Michael Morpurgo 1 volume When a ten-year-old boy runs away from an English boarding school, he encounters an elderly woman who tells him about an earlier runaway, Bertie, who had a pet white lion. Over tea and scones, she explains why Bertie carved the image of the lion into the hillside, and why the boy should return to his school. For grades 3-6. 1996. The Complete Adventures of Curious George BR 12910 by Margret Rey and H.A. Rey 1 volume A collection of seven books published between 1941 and 1966 featuring George, a mischievous monkey. George likes to investigate the new things he encounters, a habit that usually causes trouble. His friend, the man with the large yellow hat, often rescues George--who goes on to more adventures. For grades K-3. 1994. Frog and Toad Are Friends BR 12336 by Arnold Lobel 1 volume Five stories about the adventures of two friends: a solemn green frog and a funny brown toad. When Toad loses his button, Frog helps him find it. Later Frog is sick in bed looking green, and Toad brings him some tea and tells him a story. For grades K-3. 1970. Goodnight Moon BR 13012 by Margaret Wise Brown 1 volume As a little bunny settles into bed, he bids good night to familiar objects in his room and even some outside. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1947. The Great Eye BR 12304 by Phyllis Shalant 1 volume Troubled by her parents' recent separation and her older sister Anna's plans to spend the summer with her new boyfriend, Lucy finds solace in writing poetry on her computer and training a guide dog named Hobart with her best friend Calvin. For grades 6-9. 1996. A Hive for the Honeybee BR 12704 by Soinbhe Lally 1 volume Three-day-old worker bee Thora is already on duty, active in the life cycle of the beehive. Belle, another worker, instructs Thora about responsibility, but her friends the drones, Mo and Alfred, teach her about the mysteries and choices of life. For grades 6-9. 1996. Irish Red BR 12531 by Jim Kjelgaard 1 volume Danny Pickett at first believes that Mike, the runt of the Irish setter litter, will never live up to the standards of his champion father, Big Red. But when they become trapped in a snowstorm with a dangerous puma, he changes his mind. Sequel to Big Red (BR 12530). For grades 4-7. 1951. Jane on Her Own: A Catwings Tale BR 12301 by Ursula K. Le Guin 1 volume When Jane, a winged cat, flies off to the city in search of adventure, she learns that the warnings about human beings are true. Some of them cannot be trusted. Sequel to Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings (RC 40491, BR 9857). For grades 2-4. 1999. Little Bunny on the Move BR 13007 by Peter McCarty 1 volume A little bunny is hurrying through the countryside, past other animals and even past a little girl who wants him for a pet. For the little bunny has a special destination. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999. The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) BR 13061 retold by Philemon Sturges 1 volume When the Little Red Hen wakes up from her nap, she scratches through her cupboard, finds a can of tomato sauce, and decides to make a pizza. But she is missing some ingredients, and her friends duck, cat, and dog are too busy to help--until the pizza is done. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Look Back, Moss BR 12375 by Betty Levin 1 volume Jody's mother and aunt are animal rights activists. Jody does not like being dragged into their schemes because he fears someone will get hurt. When they try to rescue sheep at a sheepherding event, a young border collie, Moss, is seriously injured. Companion to Away to Me, Moss (BR 10459). For grades 5-8. 1998. Mandy Sue Day BR 13003 by Roberta Karim 1 volume Mandy Sue's farmer father promises each of the children one day without chores, and today is Mandy Sue day. She spends it riding and talking to her horse, Ben, and although Mandy Sue is blind, she knows her best friend's ears flick back to hear her. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994. Misty of Chincoteague BR 12918 by Marguerite Henry 1 volume The adventures of Maureen and Paul Beebe, who want to own the freedom-loving mare Phantom and her colt, Misty--wild ponies from the islands along Virginia's Atlantic coast. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor. 1947. A Mouse Called Wolf BR 12987 by Dick King-Smith 1 volume Mary the mouse gives her very small son an important- sounding name she finds on sheet music outside her hole: Wolfgang Amadeus. As tiny Wolf listens to old Mrs. Honeybee play her piano, he realizes he can sing! Entranced, Mrs. Honeybee encourages him, and they become friends. For grades 2-4. 1997. One Lighthouse, One Moon BR 13062 by Anita Lobel 1 volume In this concept book Nini the cat sees different colored shoes for each day of the week, describes various activities for every month of the year, and counts from one to ten by the seashore. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000. Queenie, One of the Family BR 12041 by Bob Graham 1 volume While out on a walk, Caitlin's dad rescues a hen from a lake. They name her Queenie, and she stays in their home for a while. Even after Queenie is returned to her farm, she finds a way to be part of Caitlin's family. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1997. Sammy the Seal BR 12878 by Syd Hoff 1 volume Eager to try life outside the zoo, Sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with the children but decides that, after all, home is best. For grades K-3. 1959. Shiloh Season BR 12871 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 1 volume It's been a month since Marty adopted his mistreated beagle, Shiloh, from his neighbor Judd. The only problem is that Judd now wants the dog back. How can Marty convince Judd to leave Shiloh alone? Sequel to Shiloh (BR 11971). For grades 4-7. 1996. Swine Lake BR 12036 by James Marshall 1 volume A hungry wolf interested in eating a pig attends the Boarshoi Ballet's performance of Swine Lake only to become caught up in the story on stage. The next night he goes to the ballet again and surprises the audience and himself. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. A Symphony of Whales BR 13006 by Steve Schuch 1 volume Young Glashka's sled dogs lead her to thousands of Beluga whales trapped by the ice freezing over a great bay. An icebreaker clears a path for the whales, but they don't leave until Glashka's dream about music provides a solution for their rescue. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Third Grade Pet BR 12332 by Judy Cox 1 volume When Rosemary's third-grade classmates are allowed to pick out a class pet, she is shocked that they choose a horrid rat! And worse, Rosemary and irritating Brian are assigned to take care of it. But Rosemary soon falls in love with Cheese and tries to protect him from Brian. For grades 2-4. 1998. The Trumpet of the Swan BR 12130 by E.B. White 1 volume (Reissue) While camping with his father in Canada, eleven-year-old Sam Beaver discovers a family of trumpeter swans, including the voiceless Louis. Sam teaches Louis to write with his bill and to play the trumpet, which compensates for his handicap. Eventually Louis solos with the Philadelphia Orchestra and woos a mate. For grades 4-7. 1970. Turtle Dreams BR 13125 by Marion Dane Bauer 1 volume In this chapter book, Young Turtle's great-great-great- grandmother warns her that she must gather dreams to prepare for winter. So Turtle asks an otter, a squirrel, and a bird what they dream about and gets a different answer from each one. For grades 2-4. 1997. Where's Molly? BR 13168 by Uli Waas 1 volume Lisa and Max are enthused about New Year's Eve. Their family is having a party, their new neighbors are coming, and they have fireworks to light at midnight. Even their dog Molly is excited. But when the fireworks begin, Molly is frightened away. For grades 2-4. 1993. White Wolf BR 12777 by Henrietta Branford 1 volume A survival story from a wolf's viewpoint. A white wolf called Snowy by his owners--Jim and his son, Jesse--is coveted by Native Americans. Escaping captivity, Snowy must learn to hunt and run with a pack to truly become a wolf. For grades 4-7. 1998. Zelda and Ivy and the Boy Next Door BR 12476 by Laura McGee Kvasnosky 1 volume Fox sisters Zelda and Ivy are playing in their backyard when their new neighbor, Eugene, climbs over the fence. The three get involved in several adventures, but it usually ends up being two foxes against one. Companion to Zelda and Ivy (BR 11866). For grades 2-4. 1999. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Cassettes Adam Zigzag RC 48215 by Barbara Barrie read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette A little boy calls himself "Adam Zigzag" because of the way words on paper look to him. Adam has dyslexia and learning disorders that lead to emotional problems. After years of ineffectual schools and tutors, Adam agrees to try a boarding school, where he finally finds the help he needs. For grades 5-8. 1994. The Berenstain Bears and the Wheelchair Commando RC 47125 by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Harry McGill has started spending all of his time on the computer instead of playing wheelchair basketball with his friends. His parents hope that when they move to the country, Harry will make some new nondisabled pals. Brother and Sister try to become Harry's friends, but it isn't easy. Yet they are in for quite a surprise when Too-Tall starts bullying Harry. For grades 2-4. 1993. Bird Boy RC 50364 by Elizabeth Starr Hill read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Chang, a mute Chinese boy, communicates better with his father's cormorants--specially trained fishing birds--than with people. One boy, Jinan, always teases him, but Jinan's sister Mei Mei becomes Chang's friend. She helps him when his beloved cormorant chick is in danger. A beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 1999. Bluish RC 49871 by Virginia Hamilton read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Dreenie wishes Tuli, her one friend at her new school, would stop pretending to be Hispanic and not be so intrusive. Eager for more of a soul mate, Dreenie overcomes her fear of a leukemia-stricken classmate called Bluish and carefully sets out to befriend the girl. For grades 4-7. 1999. Can You Feel the Thunder? RC 49128 by Lynn E. McElfresh read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Seventh-grader Mic Parsons has mixed feelings about his fifteen-year-old deaf and blind sister Stephanie. And if he doesn't pass mathematics, his parents won't let him try out for baseball. After Stephanie helps Mic learn fractions, he comes to appreciate her in a new way. For grades 5-8. 1999. Emily in Love RC 49411 by Susan Goldman Rubin read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette In this sequel to Emily Good as Gold (RC 39529), Emily, slightly retarded, is now fourteen years old and mainstreamed to a regular high school. She wants to look and behave like the other kids and have dates but after socializing with different classmates Emily decides who is a true friend. For grades 6-9. 1997. Following My Own Footsteps RC 50424 by Mary Downing Hahn read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette In 1945 Gordy and his mother and siblings leave his abusive father to stay with Grandma. She corrects Gordy's fighting and shoddy schoolwork, and he must apologize for insulting their neighbor William (who has polio). The boys become friends until Gordy forces William to try to walk. Some strong language. For grades 5-8. 1996. Forgive the River, Forgive the Sky RC 49423 by Gloria Whelan read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette After her father's death, twelve-year-old Lily Star and her mother move from their beloved home on Sandy River into an apartment. Lily befriends the new home owner, a wheelchair- using former test pilot. Together, Lily and her friend heal from their tragedies. For grades 5-8. 1998. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key RC 48254 by Jack Gantos read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette When Joey's medication for attention deficit disorder wears off during the school day, he forgets that his house key is not on a string and swallows it. Joey continues to cause problems for his classmates and himself while his mother and his teachers try to help him. For grades 5-8. 1998. Just Kids: Visiting a Class for Children with Special Needs RC 47721 by Ellen B. Senisi read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette When second-grader Cindy calls Ashley retarded, Cindy is assigned to spend thirty minutes each day in the class for children with special needs. During the two weeks she spends there, Cindy learns about the many handicaps that make the children different but still "just kids." For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1998. Moses Goes to a Concert RC 47373 by Isaac Millman read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette Moses and his classmates, who are deaf, go to a concert with their teacher. Performing with the orchestra is a percussionist who is also deaf. For grades K-3. 1998. Seeing Lessons: The Story of Abigail Carter and America's First School for Blind People RC 48114 by Spring Hermann read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette 1832. Ten-year-old Abigail and her six-year-old sister, Sophia, are among the first students chosen to attend a new school in Boston that is solely for children who are blind. The girls are homesick but thrilled at the chance to learn to read, do math and handicrafts, and play the pianoforte. For grades 4-7. 1998. The Storyteller's Beads RC 48498 by Jane Kurtz read by Lisette Lecat 1 cassette When Ethiopian villagers are forced to flee toward Sudan, two young girls from different backgrounds learn to rely on each other. Sahay is from a Christian family, while Rahel is Jewish and blind. Sahay's offer to lead Rahel through the desert is the beginning of their friendship. For grades 5-8. 1998. The Wild Kid RC 47333 by Harry Mazer read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Sammy, a twelve-year-old with Down syndrome, leaves his bike unlocked and somebody takes it. Chasing the thief, Sammy becomes lost in the woods. A boy hiding from the authorities finds Sammy, but won't help him get home because he's afraid Sammy will tell. The two boys learn to coexist in the wild. For grades 5-8. 1998. Zipper: The Kid with ADHD RC 46331 by Caroline Janover read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Eleven-year-old "Zipper" drives his little sister crazy because he can't sit still, even while he is eating. He is intelligent but seems to have too many thoughts running through his mind; he even forgets to do his homework and has to join an afterschool homework club. His parents and his teacher help Zipper cope with his attention-deficit disorder, known as ADHD. For grades 4-7. 1997. Can You Feel the Thunder? BR 12527 by Lynn E. McElfresh 1 volume Seventh-grader Mic Parsons has mixed feelings about his fifteen-year-old deaf and blind sister Stephanie. And if he doesn't pass mathematics, his parents won't let him try out for baseball. After Stephanie helps Mic learn fractions, he comes to appreciate her in a new way. For grades 5-8. 1999. Dovey Coe BR 13204 by Frances O'Roark Dowell 1 volume In North Carolina in 1928, twelve-year-old Dovey Coe is on trial for the murder of Parnell Caraway, who wanted to marry Dovey's older sister. Recounting what led to this crisis, Dovey tells about her family and her special bond with Amos, her thirteen-year-old deaf brother. For grades 5-8. 2000. Mandy Sue Day BR 13003 by Roberta Karim 1 volume Mandy Sue's farmer father promises each of the children one day without chores, and today is Mandy Sue day. She spends it riding and talking to her horse, Ben, and although Mandy Sue is blind, she knows her best friend's ears flick back to hear her. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994. The Secret Code BR 12369 by Dana Meachen Rau 1 volume The class is learning to read, but Oscar has a special book with bumps instead of letters. Oscar is blind, and he shares his knowledge of reading braille with his friends. For preschool-grade 2. 1998. Seeing Lessons: The Story of Abigail Carter and America's First School for Blind People BR 12163 by Spring Hermann 1 volume 1832. Ten-year-old Abigail and her six-year-old sister, Sophia, are among the first students chosen to attend a new school in Boston that is solely for children who are blind. The girls are homesick but thrilled at the chance to learn to read, do math and handicrafts, and play the pianoforte. For grades 4-7. 1998. Tree by Leaf BR 12195 by Cynthia Voigt 2 volumes In 1920 twelve-year-old Clothilde lives with her family on an isolated peninsula waiting for her father to return from the war. When he arrives, maimed and broken, he retreats to the boathouse. A mysterious voice helps Clothilde breach the gulf between her father and the rest of the family. For grades 6-9. 1988. Classics Cassettes Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There RC 50842 by Lewis Carroll read by Yvonne Tessler 2 cassettes (Reissue) Extraordinary things happen when a little girl falls down a rabbit hole and encounters the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and other unusual characters. Alice's second adventure takes her to a land with a peculiar back- to-front order in which everything is reversed. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1865. Anne of Green Gables; Anne of Avonlea; Anne's House of Dreams RC 50475 by Lucy Maud Montgomery read by Jill Fox 6 cassettes (Reissue) An anthology of three complete novels chronicling Anne's passage from eleven-year-old orphan to village schoolteacher to the bride of young doctor Gilbert Blythe, who provides her with the house of her dreams. The first book was originally published in 1908. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1985. The Boy's King Arthur: Sir Thomas Malory's History of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table RC 50563 edited by Sidney Lanier read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Contains tales of chivalry, combat, honor, tournaments, the Holy Grail, and the death of King Arthur. Featuring Arthur, Launcelot, Tristram, Gareth, Galahad, Percival, and the other legendary members of the Round Table. For grades 5-8. 1880. The Complete Chronicles of Narnia RC 50083 by C.S. Lewis read by Erik Sandvold 7 cassettes in 2 containers Seven stories presented in the chronological order in which C.S. Lewis intended them to be read. The first is The Magician's Nephew, telling how the journeys between the two worlds began and how the wardrobe came to be a doorway leading into Narnia. For grades 4-7. 1998. The Complete Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault RC 49235 by Charles Perrault read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Eleven classic fairy tales: "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Bluebeard," "Puss-in-Boots," "The Fairies," "Cinderella," "Tufty Ricky," "Hop o' My Thumb," "Patient Griselda," "Donkeyskin," and "The Foolish Wishes." An afterword contains notes on Perrault and each story. New translation from French originals of 1697 and earlier. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993. Hans Brinker; or, The Silver Skates RC 49179 by Mary Mapes Dodge read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes (Reissue) In the winter Hans and his sister Gretel enjoy skating on frozen canals in Holland, even though they are so poor they have only clumsy, wooden skates. They would like to win the silver skates offered as the prize in a race. Originally published in 1865. For grades 4-7. 1993. Mary Poppins RC 50917 by P.L. Travers read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette (Reissue) An extraordinary English woman blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag to become the Banks family's new nanny. Mary Poppins introduces her elder charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences. Prequel to Mary Poppins Comes Back (RC 50918). For grades 4-7. 1934. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz RC 51047 by L. Frank Baum read by Colleen Delany 1 cassette When a cyclone blows Dorothy and her dog Toto from their Kansas home to the magical Land of Oz, Dorothy meets the Munchkins and witches. With her new companions the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy travels to the Emerald City to petition the Wizard. For grades 4-7. 1899. Braille Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass BR 12746 by Lewis Carroll 2 volumes Extraordinary things happen to Alice when she follows a white rabbit into a hole and encounters the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and other strange characters. In her second adventure Alice climbs through a mirror into a reverse image land. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1865. Hans Brinker; or, The Silver Skates BR 12425 by Mary Mapes Dodge 2 volumes In the winter, Hans and his sister Gretel enjoy skating on frozen canals in Holland, even though they are so poor they have only clumsy, wooden skates. They would like to win the silver skates offered as the prize in a race. Originally published in 1865. For grades 4-7. 1993. Little Men BR 12486 by Louisa May Alcott 3 volumes (Reissue) Describes life at Plumfield, the progressive school established by Jo and her husband. Advanced theories of education mingle with the escapades of the students. Originally published in 1871. Sequel to Little Women (BR 11778). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1986. Family Cassettes Alias RC 46330 by Mary Elizabeth Ryan read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Toby is used to his mother suddenly pulling up stakes and moving the two of them to another state. He also knows she uses different aliases in each town. But he doesn't question her until they end up in Idaho and Toby stumbles upon a clue to his mother's past. For grades 6-9. 1997. Alida's Song RC 49237 by Gary Paulsen read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette In this sequel to The Cookcamp (RC 37370), the boy's loving grandmother, Alida, once again rescues him from his intolerable home life by arranging for him to spend the summer working on the farm where she cooks for two bachelor brothers. For grades 5-8. 1999. The Amah RC 50195 by Laurence Yep read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Amy Chin feels like an unwanted stepdaughter when her mother begins working as an amah (Chinese nanny) for Stephanie, a wealthy motherless girl. Amy even has to miss ballet classes to babysit her four younger siblings. But Amy's feelings change when her mom brings Stephanie home for a week. For grades 5-8. 1999. Arthur's Family Treasury: Three Arthur Adventures in One Volume RC 50951 by Marc Brown read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette The adventures of Arthur the aardvark and his family include Arthur's Birthday, when Arthur solves the problem of having the same birthday as Muffy; Arthur's Family Vacation, when it rains almost all the time; and Arthur's Baby, when a new sister joins the family. For preschool-grade 2. 2000. As Long as There Are Mountains RC 46325 by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Although the family farm in Vermont involves hard physical work and daily chores, thirteen-year-old Iris loves her life. Then in 1956 a series of disasters forces the family to consider selling the farm and Iris faces difficult decisions. For grades 5-8. 1997. Basket Moon RC 49834 by Mary Lyn Ray read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette A boy is eager to take up the family craft of basketry and walk down the mountain with his father to sell their wares. When he finally goes to town, the boy is humiliated by taunts that he and his father are bushwhackers with hillbilly baskets. For grades 2-4. 1999. Being Danny's Dog RC 48263 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by Brian Conn 1 cassette T.R., his older brother Danny, and their mother move to a townhouse in the Chicago suburbs. Since his mom's divorce, Danny tries to be the "man of the house," and T.R. follows Danny around so much that he feels like Danny's dog. But during the summer, both boys make new friends. For grades 3- 6. 1995. The Belonging Place RC 47528 by Jean Little read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette In the mid-nineteenth century, the Gordon family moves from Scotland to Canada bringing their adopted daughter, Elspet, with them. When Elspet breaks her leg, Granny Ross suggests that Elspet write down her life story to keep occupied. She reflects on her experiences living with different people in various places and how she gradually realized what it means to belong. For grades 4-7. 1997. Blue Sky, Butterfly RC 45664 by Jean Van Leeuwen read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Eleven-year-old Twig is devastated by her parents' separation. Her mother mopes around the house all day; the laundry is piling up and the refrigerator is empty. Her older brother is almost never home and stays in his room when he is, and her father has his own apartment, which Twig refuses to visit. Life is difficult--until Grandma Ruthie arrives. For grades 4-7. 1996. Bradley and the Billboard RC 47920 by Mame Farrell read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Bradley worries that the effects of being the only male in his family are giving him an odd reputation. Plus he's just learned that he is considered the best-looking boy in the sixth grade. When he becomes the youngest player to hit the billboard in the baseball field, he feels better--but then he's offered a modeling job. For grades 5-8. 1998. Bud, Not Buddy RC 49311 by Christopher Paul Curtis read by Chuck Young 1 cassette During the Great Depression, ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy, runs away from his latest (bad) foster home in Flint, Michigan. He sets out for Grand Rapids in search of the man he believes to be his father--renowned bandleader Herman E. Calloway. Coretta Scott King and Newbery awards. For grades 4-7. 1999. Can You Feel the Thunder? RC 49128 by Lynn E. McElfresh read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Seventh-grader Mic Parsons has mixed feelings about his fifteen-year-old deaf and blind sister Stephanie. And if he doesn't pass mathematics, his parents won't let him try out for baseball. After Stephanie helps Mic learn fractions, he comes to appreciate her in a new way. For grades 5-8. 1999. Changes for Josefina: A Winter Story RC 47680 by Valerie Tripp read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Following the family's fiesta on the Feast of the Three Kings, TĦa Dolores announces she must return home. But knowing TĦa and her pap  love each other, Josefina begins making plans. Sequel to Josefina Saves the Day (RC 47679). For grades 2-4. 1998. Chestnut Ridge Acres RC 46800 by Carrie Bender read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette In this sequel to Summerville Days (RC 46799), Amish Joe Petersheim and his new bride, Arie, begin married life on a farm near Summerville called Chestnut Ridge Acres. Joe's little sister Nancy and brother Steven help them through their first summer. For grades 4-7. 1997. Cinderella 2000 RC 50467 by Mavis Jukes read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette When fourteen-year-old Ashley gets up the courage to ask her stepmother for a new dress to wear to the country club millennium party, she is horrified to learn she is expected to baby-sit her bratty twin stepsisters that night. But her stepmother's visiting grandmother saves the day. For grades 6-9. 1999. Dancing with Great-Aunt Cornelia RC 48418 by Anne Quirk read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Every year around her birthday, Cornelia has tea with her eccentric great-aunt Cornelia Witherspoon and her wolfhound at a hotel in Manhattan. On Cornelia's thirteenth birthday, her aunt invites Cornelia to spend the summer with her. Cornelia meets some colorful people, and a long-hidden family secret is revealed. For grades 4-7. 1997. Deep Doo-Doo RC 50456 by Michael Delaney read by Chris Parente 1 cassette Twelve-year-old electronics buff Bennet and his best friend, Pete, build a TV transmitter that overrides a local station's broadcasts. The boys interrupt the governor's campaign speeches to spoof him, using Pete's dog as their mouthpiece. Then Bennet's reporter father figures out what's happening. For grades 4-7. 1996. Dolphin Luck RC 49624 by Hilary McKay read by Jack Fox 1 cassette The Robinson children of The Amber Cat (RC 46065) are farmed out while their ailing mother takes a vacation. The two youngest stay next door, Beany trying to find a lucky sword and Sun Dance building burglar traps. The oldest are sent to their godmother but never arrive. For grades 4-7. 1998. Escape from Shangri-La RC 49359 by Michael Morpurgo read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette The elderly man with a ponytail who appears at eleven-year- old Cessie's house in England turns out to be her long-lost grandfather, Popsicle. When Popsicle has a stroke, Cessie's parents put him in the Shangri-La nursing home. But Cessie helps him escape--to France. For grades 4-7. 1998. The Exiles in Love RC 47843 by Hilary McKay read by Patricia Kilgarriff 1 cassette In this sequel to The Exiles at Home (RC 40530), the Conroy sisters--especially Ruth--are dealing with numerous schoolgirl crushes. Big Grandma calls it the family failing and tries to help by inviting a French boy to visit. For grades 4-7. 1996. The Family under the Bridge RC 48442 by Natalie Savage Carlson read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette (Reissue) Armand, an adventurous old hobo, lives under a bridge in Paris. One December day he arrives there to discover three redheaded children and a dog. Armand cares for the young Calcets while their mother works. During one of their escapades around the city, they tell Santa Claus they want a real home. For grades 3-6. 1958. Freaky Friday RC 47767 by Mary Rodgers read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette (Reissue) After thirteen-year-old Annabel Andrews and her mother have a heated argument over freedom and responsibility, Annabel wakes up on a Friday morning and realizes she has turned into her mother. For grades 5-8. 1972. Gabby Growing Up RC 46528 by Amy Hest read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Today is Grandpa's birthday, and Gabby has made him a pair of bright orange mittens, with just a little help from Mama. She can hardly wait to give them to him. But on the way to the city, Gabby has her hair cut in the short, perky style of a teenager she and Mama saw on the train. Then they worry that Gabby may look too grown up. For grades K-3. 1998. Getting Near to Baby RC 50374 by Audrey Couloumbis read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Still reeling from the sudden death of their baby sister, Willa Jo and JoAnn (called "Little Sister") are whisked away to an aunt's house while their mother, Noreen, recovers from depression. Unhappy with Aunt Patty's bossy ways, Willa Jo and the now mute Little Sister retreat to the roof. For grades 5-8. 1999. Granville Jones: Commando RC 47171 by Natalie Honeycutt read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Granville Jones isn't happy. His parents have removed all the furniture from his room, are painting the walls blue, and are putting up new curtains with balloons on them--none of which goes with the camouflage suit he wears to make everyone think he is powerful instead of very short. But when Granville learns what is really going on, he has to make some changes. For grades 2-4. 1998. Habibi RC 47389 by Naomi Shihab Nye read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Liyana Abboud lived happily in the United States, her mother's country, until age fourteen. Then her father moves the family to Jerusalem, his home. There she finds a colorful world, where her welcoming Palestinian relatives speak Arabic; even their clothes and food are intriguing. When she meets a Jewish boy, she learns about social tensions in Israel. For grades 5-8. 1997. Hannah and the Whistling Teakettle RC 50341 by Mindy Warshaw Skolsky read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette When Hannah goes to visit her grandparents in the Bronx, she chooses a new whistling teakettle for a gift because her grandmother doesn't like fun gifts--only necessities. But her grandmother is not persuaded to keep it until two robbers enter her shop. For grades K-3. 2000. Happy Birthday, Josefina! A Springtime Story RC 47678 by Valerie Tripp read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Josefina will soon be ten, and her family has several things to celebrate. Josefina begins raising a baby goat and helping her godmother TĦa Magdalena--a healer. It looks like Josefina may be a healer, too. Sequel to Josefina's Surprise (RC 45563). For grades 2-4. 1998. Heaven RC 48669 by Angela Johnson read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Marley is content with her life in Heaven, Ohio, until a letter arrives from a church in Alabama. Marley is shocked to find out that her parents are really her aunt and uncle--and she feels that they have been deceiving her. For grades 5-8. Coretta Scott King Award. 1998. Her Blue Straw Hat RC 48024 by C.S. Adler read by Anne Mullen 1 cassette Rachel is looking forward to spending the summer on Cape Cod at her stepfather's cottage. She gets along fine with Ben-- even better than she does with her mother, "M.J." But M.J. and Ben have some surprises in store for Rachel, and her summer may not be so great after all. For grades 5-8. 1997. Here Comes Heavenly RC 50218 by Todd Strasser read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette The Rands' nanny stormed off last night, leaving fourteen- year-old Kit, her brother, two stepsiblings, and a toddler half brother, while both parents were away on business as usual. Now a nanny--with purple hair, tattoos, and piercings--magically appears in their house, makes them breakfast, and begins bossing them around. For grades 6-9. 1999. I, Amber Brown RC 50501 by Paula Danziger read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette In this sequel to Amber Brown Sees Red (RC 45328), Amber prepares for Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations with her mother and her mother's fianc‚, Max. Meanwhile, Amber doesn't help the growing irritation between her mother and her father when she sneakily gets her ears pierced. For grades 2-4. 1999. I Love You, Stinky Face RC 48509 by Lisa McCourt read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette When Mama tucks her little boy into bed, he has a few questions. He wants to know what she would do if he were a big scary ape, a smelly skunk, a meat-eating dinosaur, or maybe a green alien. Mama, of course, assures him she will love him no matter what. For grades K-3. 1997. In Care of Cassie Tucker RC 50071 by Ivy Ruckman read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette The excitement of the approaching twentieth century is compounded by the news that orphaned cousin Evan is moving in with the Tuckers on their Nebraska farm. But Cassie, eleven, has mixed feelings when the boy gets her bedroom and refuses to join Preacher Tucker's family in prayer. For grades 4-7. 1998. In My Momma's Kitchen RC 50365 by Jerdine Nolen read by Robin Miles 1 cassette "Seems like everything good that happens in my house happens in my momma's kitchen," says a young African American girl. The kitchen is where her family visits with great-aunt Caroline, makes big pots of stew and crab-apple jelly, watches Janie, the cat, cause trouble, and tells stories on sleepless nights. For grades K-3. 1999. The Janitor's Boy RC 50811 by Andrew Clements read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette In fifth grade Jack is embarrassed to attend the school where his father is a janitor. When a greeting prompts teasing from his classmates, Jack plans revenge. The prank backfires, but it gives him a chance to learn more about his dad. For grades 3-6. 2000. Josefina Saves the Day: A Summer Story RC 47679 by Valerie Tripp read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Josefina and her family, in Santa Fe, await the arrival of wagon trains to trade blankets and mules for goods they need. Patrick O'Toole, a wagon scout, promises to handle the family's transactions, but he suddenly disappears. Sequel to Happy Birthday, Josefina (RC 47678). For grades 2-4. 1998. Just Juice RC 48121 by Karen Hesse read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Nine-year-old Juice has a lot to worry about. Her Pa is out of work, and Ma is expecting her sixth child. Juice likes to spend time with Pa instead of going to school, because she has trouble learning. Soon she discovers an even bigger problem--Pa can't read. For grades 3-5. 1998. Ola Shakes It Up RC 47850 by Joanne Hyppolite read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona 1 cassette Ola is not happy when she learns her family is moving from Boston to suburban Walcott. Ola, her sister, and her brother will be the only black students in their school. And their new house is in a cooperative neighborhood, which means they have to follow a lot of "stupid" rules. For grades 4-6. 1998. One-of-a-Kind Mallie RC 49861 by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Growing up in Indiana during World War I, ten-year-old Mallie is frustrated with her life as an identical twin to her sister Hallie. Mallie barters with gypsies for some dye to change her matching new dress--but with disastrous results. Companion to Ruthie's Gift (RC 46625). For grades 3-6. 1999. The Other Shepards RC 48567 by Adele Griffin read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Sisters Holland and Geneva have a special bond--they live in the shadow of their two brothers and sister who died before the youngest Shepards were born. What the girls want most is to be part of a normal family. When they meet Annie, they hope she will help. For grades 5-8. 1998. The Pinballs RC 48741 by Betsy Byars read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette (Reissue) Mr. and Mrs. Mason have three new foster children--thirteen- year-old Harvey, eight-year-old Thomas J., and teenaged Carlie--all with troubled backgrounds. The newcomers help each other to adjust and to learn about love and determination. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1977. Ribbons RC 46917 by Laurence Yep read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Robin's family is put on a strict budget in order to bring her grandmother over from Hong Kong. Robin is upset that she has to sacrifice a promising ballet career. Practicing unsupervised harms her feet, something she discovers she has in common with her grandmother's bound ones. For grades 5-8. 1992. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry RC 50326 by Mildred D. Taylor read by Samarra Mbenga 2 cassettes (Reissue) Nine-year-old Cassie Logan recalls a turbulent time in Mississippi during the Great Depression--a year of night riders, burnings, and threats. She describes her African American family's struggle to survive with their dignity and independence intact. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. Newbery Award. 1976. Salsa Stories RC 50432 by Lulu Delacre read by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette When Carmen Teresa receives a journal as a present during her family's New Year's party, she records stories told by the guests about growing up in their Latin American homelands. Carmen also includes recipes for their favorite dishes. For grades 4-7. 2000. Second Cousins RC 48613 by Virginia Hamilton read by Gail Nelson 1 cassette In this sequel to Cousins (RC 32595), Cammy and her third cousin Elodie are now twelve and still recovering from the drowning death of their cousin Patty Ann. As the girls eagerly await a family reunion, they meet a New York girl who seems tied to Cammy's divorced dad. For grades 5-8. 1998. Snowdrops for Cousin Ruth RC 48423 by Susan Katz read by Gillian Green 1 cassette Nine-year-old Johanna Rush's brother, Johnny, is killed in a car accident just two days after Christmas. Eight months later his twin sister, Susie, is still not talking. Johanna has been told not to talk about Johnny because that upsets everyone. But when Cousin Ruth comes to live close by, things change. For grades 4-7. 1998. Sons of Liberty RC 47412 by Adele Griffin read by John Polk 1 cassette Rock and his brother Cliff face a father who is a bully and a mother who won't leave the house. Meanwhile, their neighbor Liza is physically abused. After Rock and Cliff help Liza run away, Cliff convinces their mother that they have to leave and seek help. Rock has to decide whether to go or stay. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 1997. Sooner RC 47841 by Patricia Calvert read by John Stratton 1 cassette In this sequel to Bigger (RC 39559), thirteen-year-old Tyler Bohannon has learned that his father will not be returning from the Civil War and takes on his new role as head of the household, with help from the Snepp family. The siblings now have "Sooner," the offspring of Bigger--the abused dog Tyler adopted--to keep them company. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1998. Stone Fox RC 48664 by John Reynolds Gardiner read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette Ten-year-old Willy enjoys life with his grandfather on a small potato farm in Wyoming, until the elderly man seems to give up on life. Willy is determined to keep the farm going and harvests an entire crop with just his dog, Searchlight. Now he must earn $500 to pay the taxes. For grades 3-6. 1980. The Storyteller's Daughter RC 47057 by Jean Thesman read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette It is the depression, and Quinn's widely admired father, Beau John, has lost his Seattle job and now works on the docks. Quinn and her extended family eagerly await Beau John's weekly visits home. But after overhearing a startling conversation, Quinn sees her father in a different light and begins to fear for his safety. For grades 5-8. 1997. The Stray RC 47052 by Dick King-Smith read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette After running away from an old folks' home on her seventy- fifth birthday, Henrietta Hickathrift goes to the beach. There she sees a stray dog and writes in the sand, "I am a stray old woman." Her words lead to happy results for both of them. For grades 2-4. 1996. Surprise Party RC 47058 by Marilyn Sachs read by June Carter 1 cassette Because Gen's little brother, Ernest, is always pulling stunts that drive her and everyone else crazy, Gen doesn't let him know she is planning a surprise anniversary party for their parents. But Ernest finds out and plans a big surprise of his own: he invites their grandmother, who hasn't spoken to their parents in twenty-five years. For grades 5-8. 1998. Three Cheers for Catherine the Great RC 50354 by Cari Best read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Sara's Russian grandmother will soon celebrate her birthday, but she has asked for no presents. Sara's mother explains that sometimes the best gifts come from the heart. It takes Sara a whole week to decide what to give her grandmother. For grades K-3. 1999. A Time Apart RC 50130 by Diane Stanley read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes At thirteen, Ginny is abruptly sent to her divorced father's home in England while her mother undergoes cancer treatment in Houston. Ginny is shocked to realize that her anthropologist father and others are living as an Iron Age community, cut off from the world. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999. The Trolls RC 48714 by Polly Horvath read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Aunt Sally arrives with her suitcases and stories to take care of Melissa, age ten, Amanda, age eight, and Pee Wee, age six, while their parents go on vacation. She tells family stories about growing up in Canada that their father never told them, especially the tale of the trolls. For grades 3-6. 1999. The Trophy RC 47053 by Dean Hughes read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Ten-year-old Danny Williams's mechanic father brags about his own basketball skills, but never helps Danny, who's playing his first season. Instead his dad drinks and complains about growing up as a Mormon bishop's son. Danny finally admits to his friend Alan's father, a Mormon bishop, that he doesn't think his father loves him. For grades 4-6. 1994. Turtle on a Fence Post RC 48022 by June Rae Wood read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Living in a comfortable house with her aunt and uncle does not feel like "home" to Delrita. Now fourteen, she stays in her shell, missing her deceased parents. Then a World War II veteran and the Teen Buddy program gradually help Delrita to meet people halfway. Sequel to The Man Who Loved Clowns (RC 38004). For grades 5-8. 1997. Unbroken RC 50101 by Jessie Haas read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Vermont, 1910. After her mother's sudden and heartbreaking death, thirteen-year-old Harry goes to live with her stern Aunt Sarah, who never approved of Harry's mother. The girl struggles to break her colt and ride off to school from her gloomy new home. Some strong language. For grades 5-8. 1999. William and the Good Old Days RC 48014 by Eloise Greenfield read by Chuck Young 1 cassette William's grandmother is sick. She can't see anymore, and William wishes she would feel better. He remembers the good times in his grandma's restaurant last year and imagines a happy day in the future when his grandmother will be able to visit in the garden. For grades K-3. 1993. Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs RC 50581 by Lensey Namioka read by Miranda Daniloff 1 cassette In this sequel to Yang the Second and Her Secret Admirers (RC 49543), Third Sister and her siblings try to help Eldest Brother, the most talented musician in the Yang family, find work to pay for a new violin. For grades 3-6. 2000. Yang the Second and Her Secret Admirers RC 49543 by Lensey Namioka read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette In this sequel to Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family (RC 47759), Yinglan Yang is the only one in her Chinese immigrant family who is not enjoying life in America. Inspired by a Shakespearean play, her younger siblings try to play matchmaker for her and a Chinese American boy. For grades 3-6. 1998. Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family RC 47759 by Lensey Namioka read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette This sequel to Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear (RC 36736), features the third daughter, Mary. Mortified by her mother's social mistakes in front of a new friend, Mary seeks acceptance by taking a kitten from the girl. But Mary has to hide the pet from her family. For grades 3-6. 1995. Zooman Sam RC 49065 by Lois Lowry read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette In preparing for Future Job Day at Sam Krupnik's nursery school, his parents and sister Anastasia help him put together a zookeeper's costume. In the process Sam learns to sound out some words. Companion to See You Around, Sam! (RC 43709). For grades 3-6. 1999. Braille Bud, Not Buddy BR 12592 by Christopher Paul Curtis 2 volumes During the Great Depression, ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy, runs away from his latest (bad) foster home in Flint, Michigan. He sets out for Grand Rapids in search of the man he believes to be his father--renowned bandleader Herman E. Calloway. For grades 4-7. Coretta Scott King and Newbery awards. 1999. Can You Feel the Thunder? BR 12527 by Lynn E. McElfresh 1 volume Seventh-grader Mic Parsons has mixed feelings about his fifteen-year-old deaf and blind sister Stephanie. And if he doesn't pass mathematics, his parents won't let him try out for baseball. After Stephanie helps Mic learn fractions, he comes to appreciate her in a new way. For grades 5-8. 1999. Changes for Josefina: A Winter Story BR 12054 by Valerie Tripp 1 volume Following the family's fiesta on the Feast of the Three Kings, TĦa Dolores announces she must return home. But knowing TĦa and her pap  love each other, Josefina begins making plans. Sequel to Josefina Saves the Day (BR 12053). For grades 2-4. 1998. Dancing with Great-Aunt Cornelia BR 12189 by Anne Quirk 1 volume Every year around her birthday, Cornelia has tea with her eccentric great-aunt Cornelia Witherspoon and her wolfhound at a hotel in Manhattan. On Cornelia's thirteenth birthday, her aunt invites Cornelia to spend the summer with her. Cornelia meets some colorful people, and a long-hidden family secret is revealed. For grades 4-7. 1997. Dovey Coe BR 13204 by Frances O'Roark Dowell 1 volume In North Carolina in 1928, twelve-year-old Dovey Coe is on trial for the murder of Parnell Caraway, who wanted to marry Dovey's older sister. Recounting what led to this crisis, Dovey tells about her family and her special bond with Amos, her thirteen-year-old deaf brother. For grades 5-8. 2000. The Family under the Bridge BR 12223 by Natalie Savage Carlson 1 volume (Reissue) Armand, an adventurous old hobo, lives under a bridge in Paris. One December day he arrives there to discover three redheaded children and a dog. Armand cares for the young Calcets while their mother works. During one of their escapades around the city, they tell Santa Claus they want a real home. For grades 3-6. 1958. Hush! A Thai Lullaby BR 12025 by Minfong Ho 1 volume A mother in the countryside of Thailand lays her baby in a hammock. She hushes all of the animals so her baby can rest. At the end, everyone is asleep except the baby. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1996. Josefina Saves the Day: A Summer Story BR 12053 by Valerie Tripp 1 volume Josefina and her family, in Santa Fe, await the arrival of wagon trains to trade blankets and mules for goods they need. Patrick O'Toole, a wagon scout, promises to handle the family's transactions, but he suddenly disappears. Sequel to Happy Birthday, Josefina (BR 12052). For grades 2-4. 1998. Marvin's Best Christmas Present Ever BR 12128 by Katherine Paterson 1 volume Christmas is coming, and Marvin wants to make a nicer present than the one he made for his parents last year. Finally he decides to make a big wreath to hang on the end of their house trailer. But when Christmas is past, he doesn't want the wreath taken down. For grades K-3. 1997. My Rows and Piles of Coins BR 13013 by Tololwa M. Mollel 1 volume A Tanzanian boy saves his money for a long time to buy a bicycle to carry goods to market for his mother. But his savings are nowhere near enough for a new bicycle. Then his parents find a way to reward him for his good intentions. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Coretta Scott King Honor. 1999. On Different Shores BR 12585 by Jen McVeity 1 volume Tess lives with her politician father, stepmother, and half- sister during the week and with her fashion-model mother on weekends. As her sister struggles to impress their increasingly distant father, Tess abandons competitive swimming and good grades to concentrate on her guerrilla environmental group's activities. For grades 5-8. 1998. Pete's a Pizza BR 12028 by William Steig 1 volume One day when Pete is in a bad mood, his father tries to cheer him up by pretending to make Pete into a pizza. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1998. Sammy and the Dinosaurs BR 13004 by Ian Whybrow 1 volume When Sammy finds some toy dinosaurs in Gran's attic, they become his favorite companions. Then one day he leaves them on a train and is upset until Gran comes to the rescue. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999. The Yearling BR 12512 by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 3 volumes (Reissue) Classic story about the Baxter family, who make a precarious living on a backwoods farm in northern Florida. The young son, Jody, tames an orphaned fawn. When the deer begins to eat the family corn, Jody is ordered to shoot him. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1938. Zooman Sam BR 12537 by Lois Lowry 1 volume In preparing for Future Job Day at Sam Krupnik's nursery school, his parents and sister Anastasia help him put together a zookeeper's costume. In the process Sam learns to sound out some words. Companion to See You Around, Sam! (BR 10909). For grades 3-6. 1999. Fantasy Cassettes Believing Is Seeing: Seven Stories RC 50488 by Diana Wynne Jones read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Seven fantasy tales written between 1982 and 1999. The last story, "Nad and Dan adn Quaffy" was inspired by the author's own typos and her habit of drinking coffee--which can be "xiddaw" or "voggrr" (obviously alien beverages), depending on which wrong keys are struck. For grades 6-9. 1999. Book of Enchantments RC 46004 by Patricia C. Wrede read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes A fantasy collection of ten stories. There are wizards, kings, unicorns, and roses, while some tales have a modern twist. In "Roses by Moonlight," the roses offer glimpses of the future, but Adrian hesitates to choose one. In "Utensile Strength," instead of a sword, there is an enchanted frying pan, which finds its proper owner. For grades 4-7. 1996. Briar's Book: Circle of Magic, Book 4 RC 49336 by Tamora Pierce read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Briar, the plant-mage, along with his fellow mages-in- training and their teachers, has come to Summersea to distribute medicines. There Briar learns that a longtime friend has contracted a plague. Everyone joins a race against time to find a cure. Sequel to Daja's Book (RC 49335). For grades 5-8. 1999. Cart and Cwidder: The Dalemark Quartet, Book 1 RC 48849 by Diana Wynne Jones read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Traveling performers Clennen and his family frequently deliver news, messages, and passengers between the warring states of North and South Dalemark. When Clennen is murdered, his children wonder if a passenger is connected in any way. A "Guide to Dalemark" is recorded with Book 4. Prequel to Drowned Ammet (RC 48850). For grades 6-9. 1975. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator RC 48540 by Roald Dahl read by John Polk 1 cassette (Reissue) 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. They barely rescue Grandma Georgina from Minusland, where people disappear. Sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (RC 33498). For grades 4-7. 1972. The Complete Chronicles of Narnia RC 50083 by C.S. Lewis read by Erik Sandvold 7 cassettes in 2 containers Seven stories presented in the chronological order in which C.S. Lewis intended them to be read. The first is The Magician's Nephew, telling how the journeys between the two worlds began and how the wardrobe came to be a doorway leading into Narnia. For grades 4-7. 1998. Cougar RC 49232 by Helen V. Griffith read by Constance Crawford 1 cassette Although glimpses of Cougar, a ghost horse, trouble him, Nickel enjoys his new family life on a farm. But as the new kid at school, he finds that his soccer talents annoy the star player and the bully Robbo. Then Nickel finds an unusual ally for dealing with Robbo. For grades 4-7. 1999. Crazy Jack RC 50017 by Donna Jo Napoli read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette The traditional tale is transformed into a coming-of-age story about risk taking. Here, an older Jack climbs a beanstalk, steals from a giant, and finds that his treasures have a different value back home. Throughout his struggles, Jack's loyalty to his mother and his true love, Flora, remains steadfast. For grades 6-9. 1999. The Crown of Dalemark: The Dalemark Quartet, Book 4 RC 48852 by Diana Wynne Jones read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Mitt, who felt he had found refuge in North Dalemark, is ordered to kill Noreth Onesdaughter, a girl who aspires to rule Dalemark and reunite North and South. Instead, Mitt joins forces with her. This book contains a "Guide to Dalemark." Sequel to The Spellcoats (RC 48851). For grades 6-9. 1993. Daja's Book: Circle of Magic, Book 3 RC 49335 by Tamora Pierce read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette Mages-in-training Sandry, Tris, Briar, and Daja come to the aid of the drought-stricken residents of Gold Ridge Valley. When Daja creates a living vine out of metal, other Traders want the vine, forcing Daja to deal with those who thought her unclean. Sequel to Tris's Book (RC 49334). For grades 5- 8. 1998. Dangerous Games RC 48901 by Joan Aiken read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Dido Twite has been ordered to find Lord Herodsfoot, King James III's roving ambassador who looks for new games for the king. She is headed to Aratu, but she must be careful, because the area is inhabited by dangerous creatures. Sequel to Wolves of Willoughby Chase (RC 30653). For grades 5-8. 1999. The Dark Is Rising RC 50256 by Susan Cooper read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes (Reissue) Will Stanton, eleven, learns that he is the last of the Old Ones--immortals dedicated to controlling the forces of evil. Will's quest is to find the Signs of Light to defeat the Dark. Sequel to Over Sea, under Stone (RC 45567). For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Honor. 1973. Dogstar RC 49150 by Beverley Wood and Chris Wood read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Jeff Beacon, thirteen, is unable to get over the death of his bullterrier, Buddy. So his parents take him on an Alaskan cruise. When they go ashore in Juneau, Jeff discovers a statue of another bullterrier, Patsy Ann, Juneau's official boat greeter. Before long, Jeff finds himself transported back to 1933. For grades 5-8. 1997. Drowned Ammet: The Dalemark Quartet, Book 2 RC 48850 by Diana Wynne Jones read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes When six-year-old Mitt's parents are evicted from their South Dalemark farm, the family moves to Holand, where Mitt's father is killed as a freedom fighter. Mitt vows to avenge his death. A "Guide to Dalemark" is recorded with Book 4. Sequel to Cart and Cwidder (RC 48849). For grades 6- 9. 1977. Emperor Mage: The Immortals, Volume 3 RC 48503 by Tamora Pierce read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes In this sequel to Wolf-Speaker (RC 48502), Daine again uses her gift for working with animals. She has traveled to Carthak in hopes of establishing a peace agreement with its emperor, whose captive birds are deathly ill. There she discovers a collection of bones that will prove to be useful. For grades 5-8. 1995. Fire Arrow: The Second Song of Eirren RC 47823 by Edith Pattou read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Brie, the young archer who accompanied Collun to rescue his sister in Hero's Song (RC 47822), takes her own journey to avenge her father's murder. Her nurse's last words lead Brie to a magic arrow and other omens and thence to Dungal, where danger awaits. For grades 5-8. 1998. Firegold RC 49981 by Dia Calhoun read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Jonathon leaves the Valley in search of his heritage, his transition to manhood, and love. But he does not find the acceptance he craves among the Dalriada encampments, and only when he takes a legendary Firegold apple back to his father in the Valley does he discover his true identity. For grades 6-9. 1999. The Fires of Merlin: The Lost Years of Merlin, Book 3 RC 47308 by T.A. Barron read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Now fourteen, Merlin has built a small harp--the next step in developing his wizard powers. But as the first chord is plucked, the instrument bursts into flame, and Urnalda, ruler of the dwarves, summons Merlin to save her people from the dragon Valdearg. Sequel to The Seven Songs of Merlin (RC 47307). For grades 5-8. 1998. The Firework-Maker's Daughter RC 49788 by Philip Pullman read by Nona Pipes 1 cassette In order to become a master maker of fireworks like her father, Lila runs away to seek royal sulphur from a sacred volcano. But her father did not reveal all his secrets, and only the timely arrival of her friend Chulak and his white elephant, Hamlet, saves her. For grades 3-6. 1995. George Washington's Socks RC 48304 by Elvira Woodruff read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Matthew and his friends form an adventure club so they can talk about real adventures from throughout history. But at their first meeting, in which they plan to discuss George Washington's crossing of the Delaware, the members suddenly find themselves back in the time of the American Revolution. For grades 4-7. 1991. A Glory of Unicorns RC 47880 compiled by Bruce Coville read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette Short stories and a poem celebrating unicorns. In The Ugly Unicorn, a blind girl in ancient China believes a homely creature is a gorgeous unicorn. In The Healing Truth, no one believes chronic liar Crystal when she reports that a unicorn lives in the supply closet. For grades 4-7. 1998. Greenwitch RC 50257 by Susan Cooper read by Brian Conn 1 cassette (Reissue) Despite the dangers, the Drew children and Will Stanton must retrieve the golden grail that the forces of the Dark have stolen. And Jane Drew receives a strange gift from the Greenwitch after witnessing a nightlong ceremony. Sequel to The Dark Is Rising (RC 50256). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1974. The Grey King RC 50442 by Susan Cooper read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes (Reissue) While visiting in Wales, Will Stanton is challenged to find a golden harp to rouse the sleepers needed for the battle against the Dark. Sequel to Greenwitch (RC 50257). For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1975. Gypsy Rizka RC 50097 by Lloyd Alexander read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Rizka, a young girl, and her cat, Petzel, live in a Gypsy wagon on the edge of Dunitsa, waiting for Rizka's long-lost father to return. Meanwhile, Rizka endears herself to some villagers, exposes the foibles of others, and finally discovers a new concept of family. For grades 4-7. 1999. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets RC 48437 by J.K. Rowling read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Despite a warning not to return to Hogwarts for his second year of wizardry studies, Harry shows up. But Harry is in danger from the opened Chamber of Secrets as well as from his would-be protector. Sequel to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (RC 47260). For grades 4-7. 1999. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire RC 50228 by J.K. Rowling read by Erik Sandvold 4 cassettes Now fourteen, the student wizard is eager to leave the Dursleys and join his friends Hermione and Ron for the Quidditch World Cup before beginning his fourth year at Hogwarts. But his enemies have not forgotten him. Sequel to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (RC 48772). For grades 4-7. 2000. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban RC 48772 by J.K. Rowling read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Harry is relieved to be back at Hogwarts for his third year with his friends Ron and Hermione even though he isn't completely safe. The escaped convict Sirius Black, a staunch supporter of Voldemort, is after Harry. Sequel to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (RC 48437). For grades 4- 7. 1999. Hero's Song: The First Song of Eirren RC 47822 by Edith Pattou read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes In the kingdom of Eirren, Collun prefers gardening to fighting wars. Yet when his sister is kidnapped, Collun leaves to rescue her. On his quest he encounters a wizard, learns his true parentage, and confronts the loathsome Firewurme. Prequel to Fire Arrow (RC 47823). For grades 5-8. 1991. The Horribly Haunted School RC 47226 by Margaret Mahy read by Mimi Black 1 cassette Monty's friend is a ghost named Lulu who haunts an old car on their property. Unbelieving, Monty's mother sends him to the Brinsley Codd School for Sensible Thought. But Monty soon realizes the school is haunted--by Brinsley Codd himself! For grades 3-6. 1997. I Was a Rat! RC 49859 by Philip Pullman read by David Cutler 1 cassette At the same time that a prince announces his marriage (to a mysterious girl), a young boy appears at an elderly couple's house. They take him in, but when they question him about his past, he says only, "I was a rat!" For grades 4-7. 1999. The Indian in the Cupboard RC 47446 by Lynne Reid Banks read by Graci Ragsdale 1 cassette (Reissue) Omri is disappointed with the miniature plastic Indian that his best friend gives him for his birthday--until the toy comes to life as a fierce Iroquois Indian only three inches tall. A witty story for grades 4-7 and older readers. 1980. Jumanji RC 50700 by Chris Van Allsburg read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette (Reissue) Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and thrilling jungle adventure board game. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1981. Just Ella RC 50346 by Margaret Peterson Haddix read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette This continuation of the Cinderella story opens in the palace, where Ella is learning to be a princess before her wedding. When she realizes how stifling court etiquette can be, Ella tells the boring prince she won't marry him. But she must struggle to gain her freedom. For grades 6-9. 1999. The Legend of Luke RC 49608 by Brian Jacques read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes Martin the Warrior sets out from Redwall Abbey to journey to the northland shore, his birthplace. There he learns about the brave and noble deeds of his father, Luke--a Warrior chieftain--and he uncovers mysteries about the abbey's early years. For grades 5-8. 1999. The Lost Years of Merlin: The Lost Years of Merlin, Book 1 RC 47306 by T.A. Barron read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes The youthful Merlin awakes in the surf with no memory. The healer Branwen claims to be his mother and cares for him, calling him Emrys. He gradually becomes aware of his special powers and determines to find his true identity. Prequel to The Seven Songs of Merlin (RC 47307). For grades 5-8. 1996. Marlfox RC 48966 by Brian Jacques read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Redwall Abbey is attacked by the Marlfoxes, who plunder a wondrous tapestry for their mother, Queen Silth. Young squirrels Dann and Song and the shrew Dippler are joined by the watervole Burble in their perilous quest to return the wall hanging to its proper place. Companion to Redwall (RC 29729). For grades 5-8. 1998. Martin the Warrior RC 47979 by Brian Jacques read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Set prior to Mossflower (RC 36489), this tale recalls the making of Martin the Warrior, a young mouse proclaimed to be "a born fighter." The evil stoat Badrang the Tyrant, needing labor to build a fortress, tries to enslave Martin. Companion to Redwall (RC 29729). For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993. Mary Poppins RC 50917 by P.L. Travers read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette (Reissue) An extraordinary English woman blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag to become the Banks family's new nanny. Mary Poppins introduces her elder charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences. Prequel to Mary Poppins Comes Back (RC 50918). For grades 4-7. 1934. Mary Poppins Comes Back RC 50918 by P.L. Travers read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette One out-of-sorts day the Banks children are sent to the park, where Michael flies his kite so high it disappears behind a cloud. Tugging on the line, he winds in Mary Poppins! And her return brings more unusual adventures. Sequel to Mary Poppins (RC 50917). For grades 4-7. 1935. Masks RC 47458 by Gloria Hatrick read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Will Chisholm wakes up one morning and cannot move. A few hours later, he is in the hospital, paralyzed by Guillain- Barre syndrome. His younger brother, Pete, stays by his side trying to communicate with Will. Then Pete remembers his father's animal mask collection he and Will used to play with. When Pete puts a mask on Will's face, he gets some response. But when Pete also dons a mask, a dramatic event occurs. For grades 5-8. 1992. The Mirror of Merlin: The Lost Years of Merlin, Book 4 RC 49469 by T.A. Barron read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes The young wizard Merlin continues his adventures in a haunted marsh on Fincayra. There he and Hallia--a doe who assumes a female human's shape--encounter a ballymag, talking trees, and a magical mirror. Sequel to The Fires of Merlin...(RC 47308). For grades 5-8. 1999. Odder than Ever: Stories RC 51012 by Bruce Coville read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Nine fantasy tales involving aliens, nightmares, and ghosts. "The Golden Sail" and "The Metamorphosis of Justin Jones" were written specifically to be performed with a symphony orchestra. In "Biscuits of Glory," a ghost is forced to make fluffy biscuits every Saturday night. Companion to Oddly Enough (RC 43249). For grades 5-8. 1999. The Old Woman and the Wave RC 46529 by Shelley Jackson read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette An old woman lives in a house right underneath a big wave. The wave would never fall on the lady because it loves her and the sound of her voice. But the old lady, having lived under the wave all her life, does not appreciate it. That is, until a young girl comes along and points out how the wave could take the lady a long way if she wanted to go. For grades K-3. 1998. Perloo the Bold RC 48007 by Avi read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Granter Jolaine, leader of the Montmers, summons Perloo, a quiet reader of history, to Jolaine's deathbed. She signs a proclamation naming Perloo as her successor, but her son Berwig wants to lead the tribe to war and manages to tear the proclamation in half. Perloo is in peril. For grades 4- 7. 1998. Raising Dragons RC 47032 by Jerdine Nolen read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette A young girl finds a huge egg near her family farm and is thrilled when a baby dragon breaks open the shell. She names him Hank and takes him home to raise, much to the dismay of her parents. For preschool-grade 2. 1998. The Realms of the Gods: The Immortals, Volume 4 RC 48504 by Tamora Pierce read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Daine and Numair have been swept up into the realms of the gods. However, both want to return to the land of humans to finish the work they began in Tortall. To do so they must seek help from the dragons. Sequel to Emperor Mage (RC 48503). For grades 5-8. 1996. Riddle-Master: The Complete Trilogy RC 48692 by Patricia A. McKillip read by Annie Wauters 5 cassettes Three works originally published in the 1970s: The Riddle- Master of Hed, Heir of Sea and Fire, and Harpist in the Wind. Morgon, the Prince of Hed, accompanied by Deth the harpist, sets out to discover the meaning of the three stars above his brow. For grades 5-8. 1999. Sandry's Book: Circle of Magic, Book 1 RC 49333 by Tamora Pierce read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Sandry wants to weave thread, Daja prefers to work with metal, Trisana has an unusual connection to weather, and Briar communicates with plants. These four outcasts, each with a distinct magical power, are brought together at Winding Circle Temple by Mage Niklaren Goldeye. Prequel to Tris's Book (RC 49334). For grades 5-8. 1997. Sang Spell RC 48996 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Recently orphaned, Josh Vardy is hitchhiking from Boston to Dallas to live with an aunt. After being beaten and robbed in the Appalachians, Josh is rescued by a community of ginseng gatherers who live without twentieth-century conveniences. Once in Melungeon territory, no one will help him leave. For grades 6-9. 1998. The Seven Songs of Merlin: The Lost Years of Merlin, Book 2 RC 47307 by T.A. Barron read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes On the legendary isle of Fincayra, teenage Merlin is developing his skills to become a wizard. When Merlin brings his mother to Fincayra, she is accidentally poisoned. He must master the Seven Songs of Wizardry to save her. Sequel to The Lost Years of Merlin (RC 47306). For grades 5-8. 1997. Silver on the Tree RC 50443 by Susan Cooper read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to The Grey King (RC 50442) and last in the series Will Stanton, an immortal dedicated to saving the world, receives a dreadful warning that the Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid for global domination. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1977. Skellig RC 49233 by David Almond read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette With an ailing infant, Michael's family is sadhearted as they settle into their new home. In the ramshackle garage Michael discovers Skellig, a sickly, winged man. As the boy and his intellectual next-door friend, Mina, nurse Skellig back to health, the mysterious man introduces them to life's magical side. For grades 5-8. 1998. The Spellcoats: The Dalemark Quartet, Book 3 RC 48851 by Diana Wynne Jones read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Tanaqui, weaver of story coats, and her family resemble the invading Heathens more than they do their Shelling neighbors in Dalemark. Other evil forces threaten, which only Tanaqui can stop. A "Guide to Dalemark" is recorded with Book 4. Sequel to Drowned Ammet (RC 48850). For grades 6-9. 1979. The Squire, His Knight, and His Lady RC 49598 by Gerald Morris read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Sir Gawain, accompanied by his faithful squire, Terence, is off on an adventure-filled quest. Only this may be their last journey together because Sir Gawain is to meet the Green Knight, and it could mean his death. Sequel to The Squire's Tale (RC 46840). For grades 5-8. 1999. Summer Reading Is Killing Me! The Time Warp Trio RC 47435 by Jon Scieszka read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Summer vacation is supposed to mean no more reading. But Fred, Sam, and Joe all have to read four books during the summer. Unfortunately Joe has put their reading list inside The Book his uncle gave him for his birthday. Opening it means trouble. Suddenly the boys finds themselves in a world gone "terribly, mixed-uply, summer-reading-listly wrong." For grades 3-6. 1998. Switchers RC 47997 by Kate Thompson read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette When Tess learns that Kevin also has the ability to change into the form of any animal or bird, she is happy finally to find a friend. But Kevin wants her to use her shape-shifting skills to help him investigate the freak snowstorms threatening life in the northern hemisphere. And Tess has to decide quickly. For grades 5-8. 1998. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble RC 50353 by William Steig read by Bob Askey 1 cassette (Reissue) Frightened by an approaching lion, Sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock. But, then, Sylvester is unable to grasp the pebble and wish himself back to normal. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1969. Throwing Smoke RC 50794 by Bruce Brooks read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When his teammates on the coed baseball team continue their losing streak, Whiz uses a printing press to create baseball cards of imaginary star players. But when the fantasy kids mysteriously show up on the field and start winning, all the fun goes out of the game. For grades 4-7. 2000. Tris's Book: Circle of Magic, Book 2 RC 49334 by Tamora Pierce read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette Mages-in-training Sandry, Tris, Briar, and Daja have found a home at Winding Circle Temple and are beginning to realize their combined power. A recent earthquake has weakened their community's defenses and they find themselves protecting the residents from marauding pirates. Sequel to Sandry's Book (RC 49333). For grades 5-8. 1998. Tuck Everlasting RC 50587 by Natalie Babbitt read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette (Reissue) Winnie Foster is ten when she meets seventeen-year-old Jesse Tuck in the woods and learns that his family hasn't aged in eighty-seven years since drinking from a secret spring. She is mighty tempted to drink that water too. For grades 4-7. 1975. Twelve Impossible Things before Breakfast: Stories RC 45662 by Jane Yolen read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette A collection of twelve fantasy stories. Some are modern versions of well-known tales: "Tough Alice" is a variation on Alice in Wonderland, "The Bridge's Complaint" comes from The Three Billygoats Gruff, and "Lost Girls" is based on Peter Pan. Others include characters from a fairy to a sea monster to aliens. For grades 5-8. 1997. The Water Horse RC 48417 by Dick King-Smith read by Larry Shapiro 1 cassette Scotland, 1930. Kirstie and her little brother Angus bring an odd fish egg home from the beach. When a strange creature with a long neck and a horse-like head hatches in their bathtub, their grandfather helps the children care for the baby sea monster. For grades 3-6. 1990. The Well of the Wind RC 48704 by Alan Garner read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette A witch directs a boy to find a bird at the Well of the Wind. She taunts his sister that he'll never return, but the girl sets out to find him. The girl outwits the witch, with happy results. For grades 3-6. 1998. Wild Magic: The Immortals, Volume 1 RC 48501 by Tamora Pierce read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Daine, thirteen, alone in the world except for her horse, is rescued by Onua Chamtong, horsemistress for Queen Thayet, when Onua realizes Daine has a gift for dealing with animals. Daine is then enlisted by Onua and the mage Numair to help save the queen's kingdom. Prequel to Wolf-Speaker (RC 48502). For grades 5-8. 1992. Wolf-Speaker: The Immortals, Volume 2 RC 48502 by Tamora Pierce read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes In this sequel to Wild Magic (RC 48501), Daine, mage Numair, and her wolf-pack travel to Dunlath Valley where they find the valley being ruined by humans, or "two-leggers." Daine uses her magical gifts and unites the animals and humans in an attempt to save their land. For grades 5-8. 1994. Braille The Borrowers BR 12991 by Mary Norton 1 volume (Reissue) Pod, Homily, and Arrietty are a family of tiny people who live beneath the floors of an old country house, borrowing what they need from humans. When Arrietty encounters a human boy, the endangered Borrowers must relocate. Prequel to The Borrowers Afield (BR 7026). For grades 3-6. 1952. The Borrowers Afloat BR 12990 by Mary Norton 1 volume The Borrowers--Pod, Homily, and Arrietty--must find a new home when the human family upon whom they depend moves out. A wild boy named Spiller helps the tiny people on a hazardous journey starting in a drain. Sequel to The Borrowers Afield (BR 7026). For grades 3-6. 1959. The Borrowers Aloft: With the Short Tale Poor Stainless BR 12994 by Mary Norton 1 volume In this sequel to The Borrowers Afloat (BR 12990), the tiny family settles happily in a model village just their size, only to be kidnapped by the owner of a competing miniature town. The second tale relates the search for Stainless when he goes missing in the scullery. For grades 3-6. 1961. Clockwork; or, All Wound Up BR 12077 by Philip Pullman 1 volume Long ago in a German tavern, Fritz begins telling a story about a clockmaker. This master craftsman makes mechanical figures so lifelike, they appear to breathe. Then Fritz's story comes to life as the clockmaker enters the tavern. And Karl, an apprentice clockmaker, is desperate enough to accept this stranger's dangerous mechanical gift. For grades 5-8. 1996. The Cookie Company BR 13134 by Ross Venokur 1 volume Thirteen-year-old Alex, the unluckiest boy alive, opens an unusual fortune cookie and is whisked away into another world, where he is threatened by the evil game-show hostess Cypress Vine. For grades 4-7. 2000. The Folk Keeper BR 13177 by Franny Billingsley 1 volume The orphan Corinna transforms herself into Corin because only boys are Folk Keepers, appeasers of the evil Folk. Her identity is further challenged at her new post near the sea when she discovers her heritage as a Sealmaiden, and she must draw upon all her gifts to stay alive. For grades 5-8. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. 1999. The Full Belly Bowl BR 13009 by Jim Aylesworth 1 volume When a very old man rescues a wee small man from a fox, he receives a magic bowl in gratitude, with specific instructions for handling it. But there will be some unfortunate complications if the bowl is not stored upside down. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Good Night, Good Knight BR 12775 by Shelley Moore Thomas 1 volume One night in a faraway kingdom, three lonely dragons keep the Good Knight running back and forth from his watchtower to their dark cave, helping them prepare for bedtime. Even after all three are tucked in, they call him back for one last thing. For grades 2-4. 2000. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets BR 12276 by J.K. Rowling 3 volumes Despite a warning not to return to Hogwarts for his second year of wizardry studies, Harry shows up. But Harry is in danger from the opened Chamber of Secrets as well as from his would-be protector. Sequel to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (BR 11879). For grades 4-7. 1999. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire BR 12764 by J.K. Rowling 10 volumes Now fourteen, the student wizard is eager to leave the Dursleys and join his friends Hermione and Ron for the Quidditch World Cup before beginning his fourth year at Hogwarts. But his enemies have not forgotten him. Sequel to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (BR 12390). For grades 4-7. 2000. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban BR 12390 by J.K. Rowling 3 volumes Harry is relieved to be back at Hogwarts for his third year with his friends Ron and Hermione even though he isn't completely safe. The escaped convict Sirius Black, a staunch supporter of Voldemort, is after Harry. Sequel to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (BR 12276). For grades 4- 7. 1999. The Ink Drinker BR 12346 by ric Sanvoisin 1 volume While working in his father's bookstore, a boy who hates to read finds a customer with a straw--sucking the words off the pages of a book. He is an ink-drinking vampire. After the boy decides to follow the stranger, he finds that his feelings about books are changing. For grades 2-4. 1998. Midnight Magic BR 13138 by Avi 2 volumes One stormy night in 1491 in Italy, Mangus the Magician and his twelve-year-old apprentice, Fabrizio, are summoned to the castle of King Claudio to determine if his daughter, Princess Teresina, is indeed being haunted by a ghost. For grades 5-8. 1999. Skellig BR 12915 by David Almond 1 volume With an ailing infant, Michael's family is sad-hearted as they settle into their new home. In the ramshackle garage Michael discovers Skellig, a sickly, winged man. As the boy and his intellectual next-door friend, Mina, nurse Skellig back to health, the mysterious man introduces them to life's magical side. For grades 5-8. 1998. A Straw for Two BR 12676 by ric Sanvoisin 1 volume In this sequel to The Ink Drinker (BR 12346), Odilon is lonely in his new life as a vampire who drinks ink from books. Then he meets the mysterious new girl at school, Carmilla, and falls in love. For grades 2-4. 1999. Under the Lemon Moon BR 13019 by Edith Hope Fine 1 volume After a thief steals all the lemons from Rosalinda's tree and breaks one of its branches, her grandmother tells her about La Anciana--the Old One who wanders the Mexican countryside helping things grow. Rosalinda meets La Anciana and, under the light of the full lemon moon, learns about healing. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Weslandia BR 12042 by Paul Fleischman 1 volume Wesley has a great idea for a summer project--to grow his own staple food crop and use it as the basis for his own civilization. His garden becomes a place for all kinds of changes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Folk and Fairy Tales Cassettes Adventures of Monkey King RC 48670 retold by R.L. Gao read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Twelve stories telling how a stone monkey becomes the Monkey King, how he learns magic tricks from an immortal, and how he helps Monk Tang on his journey. Retelling of sixteenth- century Chinese folk tales. For grades 3-6. 1989. Andersen's Fairy Tales RC 49568 by Hans Christian Andersen read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes (Reissue) Twenty-nine stories, including old favorites such as "The Princess and the Pea," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Wild Swans," "The Nightingale," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," and "The Tinder Box." For grades 3-6. 1945. The Arabian Nights RC 47436 retold by Neil Philip read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette Once there was a king who married a new bride every night and had her beheaded the next morning. When Sheherazade marries this king, she tells him such wonderful stories that he spares her life each day to hear another. Fifteen of her tales are retold here. For grades 4-7. 1994. The Barefoot Book of Trickster Tales RC 49239 retold by Richard Walker read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette Nine stories about tricksters--characters who use their wits to overcome almost insurmountable odds. Among these diverse cultural heroes are a young man who outsmarts a wizard, an old woman who invents ways to avoid being eaten, and a tramp who convinces a cook to make a pot of nail soup. For grades K-3. 1998. The Boy's King Arthur: Sir Thomas Malory's History of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table RC 50563 edited by Sidney Lanier read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Contains tales of chivalry, combat, honor, tournaments, the Holy Grail, and the death of King Arthur. Featuring Arthur, Launcelot, Tristram, Gareth, Galahad, Percival, and the other legendary members of the Round Table. For grades 5-8. 1880. The Bronze Cauldron: Myths and Legends of the World RC 46793 retold by Geraldine McCaughrean read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette A collection of twenty-seven folktales from ancient and modern cultures. The title story is a Welsh legend about the birth of a poet-child, Taliesin. Companion to The Silver Treasure: Myths and Legends of the World (RC 46792). For grades 4-7. 1997. Celtic Myths RC 48632 retold by Sam McBratney read by Mary Kane 1 cassette Fifteen tales from the British Isles. Includes "The Green Man," a version of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. In "Little Fawn," a woman transformed into a fawn raises a boy on a mountain for several years until his human father takes over. For grades 4-7. 1997. The Complete Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault RC 49235 by Charles Perrault read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Eleven classic fairy tales: "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Bluebeard," "Puss-in-Boots," "The Fairies," "Cinderella," "Tufty Ricky," "Hop o' My Thumb," "Patient Griselda," "Donkeyskin," and "The Foolish Wishes." An afterword contains notes on Perrault and each story. New translation from French originals of 1697 and earlier. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1993. The Crystal Pool: Myths and Legends of the World RC 49699 by Geraldine McCaughrean read by Corrie James 1 cassette Retellings of twenty-eight tales from all parts of the globe. Contains "Lamia" from India, "The Pied Piper" from Germany, "Isis and Osiris" from ancient Egypt, "Gull-Girl" from Siberia, "The Crystal Pool" from Melanesia, and "The Sky-Blue Storybox" from Ghana, among others. For grades 4-7. 1998. The Deetkatoo: Native American Stories about Little People RC 47326 compiled by John Bierhorst read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Twenty-two stories about the little people whose strength and wisdom transcend their size. A Cherokee tale, "The Little House in the Deep Water," explains why the little people can be heard talking below the water's surface. The title piece, told by the Tillamook, shows how a little man helps a woman regain her husband. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1998. The Dragon Prince: A Chinese Beauty and the Beast Tale RC 48284 by Laurence Yep read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette In China long ago, a poor farmer is captured by a dragon who wants to marry one of the man's seven daughters. Finally the youngest girl agrees because she hopes to save her father's life. After she leaves with the creature, she discovers that it has another identity. For grades K-3. 1997. The Foolish Men of Agra: And Other Tales of Mogul India RC 47010 retold by Rina Singh read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Ten tales about Mogul emperor Akbar and his minister Birbal, whose wit and wisdom delight the emperor but make the other members of his court jealous. In each tale someone tries to make Birbal look foolish, yet he always gains greater favor with the emperor. For grades 3-6. 1998. The Giant Carrot RC 47131 by Jan Peck read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette When Papa Joe plants a carrot, each person in the family wants to make a different carrot dish from it. The carrot grows extra big when sweet Little Isabelle gives it her special attention. Carrot pudding recipe included. Based on a Russian folktale. For grades K-3. 1998. The Golden Sandal: A Middle Eastern Cinderella Story RC 47904 by Rebecca Hickox read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette The fisherman's kind and pretty daughter, Maha, saves the life of a magical red fish. As a reward, the fish grants her wishes, helps her find a husband, and even protects Maha from her stepmother's nasty tricks. Based on an Iraqi folktale. For grades K-3. 1998. Greek Gods and Goddesses RC 47936 retold by Geraldine McCaughrean read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Fifteen stories about Zeus, his wife Hera, and others from Mount Olympus. The tales describe the Greek deities' magic food, wondrous weapons, and performance of amazing feats. These acts often arise from their overpowering feelings of anger, jealousy, or passion. For grades 4-7. 1997. A Handful of Beans: Six Fairy Tales RC 48400 retold by Jeanne Steig read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette "Rumpelstiltskin," "Beauty and the Beast," "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Frog Prince," and "Jack and the Beanstalk" are retold in the traditional spirit with modern inflections. For grades K-3. 1998. Here Comes Mother Goose RC 49540 edited by Iona Opie read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Fifty-six nursery rhymes, including "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe," "Old King Cole," and "Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling." Companion to My Very First Mother Goose (RC 45285). For preschool-grade 2. 1999. Irish Fairy Tales and Legends RC 48690 retold by Una Leavy read by Timothy Lynch 1 cassette Ten traditional Irish stories about fairies, giants, heroes, good and evil, and love and tragedy. A young boy called Setanta proves his bravery when Culann's fierce dog attacks him and proves his honor by replacing the dog with his own service in "How C£chulainn Got His Name." For grades 3-6. 1996. Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka RC 50340 by Tomie dePaola read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Jamie O'Rourke is the laziest man in all of Ireland. When his wife visits her sister for a week, she leaves Jamie plenty of food and a clean house. Then his friends come visiting and leave a mess behind. Jamie gets some help from an unexpected source. For grades K-3. 2000. Mr. Semolina-Semolinus RC 47139 retold by Anthony L. Manna and Christodoula Mitakidou read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Princess Areti of Greece has many suitors, but she does not like any of them. She creates her own man by mixing together almonds, sugar, and semolina, and praying for forty days and nights. Finally she has a man who is "five-times beautiful and ten-times kind," and she calls him Mr. Semolina- Semolinus. Everything is fine until a wicked queen learns about him. For grades K-3. 1997. Nursery Tales around the World RC 49377 retold by Judy Sierra read by Michael Skinner 1 cassette An international collection of eighteen folktales from the oral tradition. Six themes group cultural variations together: runaway cookies; incredible appetites; the victory of the smallest; chain tales; slowpokes and speedsters; and fooling the big, bad wolf. For grades 3-6. 1996. Play Me a Story: Nine Tales about Musical Instruments RC 47375 by Naomi Adler read by Mary Ann Nichols 1 cassette A collection of nine folktales. Each features a musical instrument typical of the country where the story is told: a harp from Ireland, a drum from South Africa, and a balalaika from Russia. For grades 3-6. 1997. Shower of Gold: Girls and Women in the Stories of India RC 50320 retold by Uma Krishnaswami read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Eighteen stories from the Indian subcontinent, drawn from Hindu mythology, Buddhism, oral folk traditions, literary works, and legends. In "Gotami and the Mustard Seed" a young wife asks Buddha for medicine to restore her dead son. His reply leads her to new levels of understanding. For grades 5-8. 1999. The Songs My Paddle Sings: Native American Legends RC 49576 compiled by James Riordan read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Twenty brief legends--creation myths, pourquoi tales, cautionary stories, and hero tales--collected from a variety of North American nations. The Squamish legend "The Deep Waters" tells of building a giant canoe to save the children when the world was slowly being flooded. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1995. Spirit of the Cedar People: More Stories and Paintings of Chief Lelooska RC 47945 edited by Christine Normandin read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Five folktales from the Kwakiutl, Native Americans of the northwest coast of the United States. Recounts a mythical time when the world was full of magic and some animals and humans could transform themselves into other species. Companion to Echoes of the Elders (RC 45968). For grades 3- 6. 1998. Stockings of Buttermilk: American Folktales RC 49757 edited by Neil Philip read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette Sixteen traditional stories with European origins. In some of the tales, such as "The Cat That Went A-Traveling," animals outsmart humans. In "Lady Featherflight," the daughter of a mean giant tricks him in order to help a young man she later marries. Source notes are provided. For grades 4-7. 1999. Sun, Moon, and Stars RC 48448 retold by Mary Hoffman read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette A sampling of legends and myths created by people of ancient civilizations to explain what they saw in the sky. Retold tales that are still remembered in Egypt, Latvia, Korea, Greece, and American Indian societies, among others. For grades 4-7. 1998. Tales from the Rain Forest: Myths and Legends from the Amazonian Indians of Brazil RC 48122 retold by Mercedes Dorson and Jeanne Wilmot read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Ten folktales reveal the Amazon Indians' desire to live in harmony with nature. Many are creation or origin myths that feature jungle animals and birds, humans with animal ancestors, and even humans changed into plants. An explanatory comment follows each tale. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1997. Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions from around the World RC 47758 by Selby B. Beeler read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Describes the tooth traditions of various countries and explains why teeth fall out. In the United States, children expect the tooth fairy to bring them money when they lose a tooth. In other countries, children wait for a mouse or another animal instead. For grades K-3. 1998. Thumbeline RC 49999 by Hans Christian Andersen read by Corrie James 1 cassette The adventures of Thumbeline, a tiny little girl so named because she is the size of a person's thumb. After dangerous encounters with a toad, a mole, and other field animals, she is rescued by a friendly swallow. He flies her south, where she meets a little prince in a flower. For grades K-3. 1985. Trickster and the Fainting Birds RC 49900 retold by Howard Norman read by Brian Conn 1 cassette A collection of seven Algonquian tales about the mischief- maker trickster. In the title piece, trickster is rejected in marriage, so he transforms the young woman's suitor into a kingfisher, hoping she will change her mind. For grades 3- 6. 1999. The Troll with No Heart in His Body: And Other Tales of Trolls from Norway RC 49812 retold by Lise Lunge-Larsen read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Nine Norwegian folktales featuring trolls--frightful but tiny-brained giants who love to eat children and little animals. Contains "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," "Butterball," "The Handshake," "The Boy and the North Wind," "The Sailors and the Troll," "The Eating Competition," and the title piece. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1999. Turtle Island: Tales of the Algonquian Nations RC 49983 retold by Jane Louise Curry read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Collection of twenty-seven tales with an introduction to Algonquian Indian culture; describes variations among the group's numerous tribes, which are found in the eastern United States and Canada. The title story recounts how a turtle's back became the Earth's foundation after a great flood. For grades 4-7. 1999. A Twist in the Tail: Animal Stories from around the World RC 49040 by Mary Hoffman read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette Retellings of ten traditional folktales about animals from different countries such as India, Turkey, Malaysia, Nigeria, Venezuela, and Australia. In the Chinese story "The Fox and the Crab Have a Race," the boastful fox is outwitted by the poky crab. For grades 2-4. 1998. A Weave of Words RC 47749 retold by Robert D. San Souci read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette An Armenian tale of young Prince Vachagan, who idles away his days hunting. When he falls in love and asks for the hand of Anait, a weaver's daughter, she refuses him because he has no skills and cannot read or write. The things the prince learns to claim his bride also help save him later on. For grades K-3. 1998. When the Chenoo Howls: Native American Tales of Terror RC 48728 by Joseph Bruchac and James Bruchac read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Twelve horror stories spanning precolonial to modern times based on legends from the northeast woodland Native Americans. In some the hero defeats a monster by overcoming fear. Others are cautionary stories teaching children to recognize bad behavior and avoid places where accidents may occur. For grades 3-6. 1998. The World of King Arthur and His Court: People, Places, Legend, and Lore RC 50307 by Kevin Crossley-Holland read by David Cutler 1 cassette Collection of articles about the mythology of King Arthur, including an account of Geoffrey of Monmouth, who first created the legend. Describes the real lives of knights and their duties, and discusses the Crusades, the Round Table, and heraldry. Also includes tales about Camelot, Sir Lancelot, and Excalibur. For grades 5-8. 1998. Braille Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella BR 12038 by Robert D. San Souci 1 volume Based on a French Creole version of Cinderella set on a Caribbean island. Cendrillon's godmother tells how she helps her goddaughter go to a party where she meets her true love. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1998. Child of the May BR 12216 by Theresa Tomlinson 1 volume Fifteen-year-old Magda, raised by Marian the Forestwife, is seeking adventure. Her chance comes when her father allows her to dress as a boy in an attempt to rescue two women held hostage by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Magda's archery skills are put to the test. Sequel to The Forestwife (BR 10451). For grades 5-8. 1998. Fairy Tales from Hans Christian Andersen BR 12621 by Hans Christian Andersen 1 volume A selection of nine of Andersen's well-known tales: "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Thumbelina," "The Nightingale," "The Princess and the Pea," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Little Mermaid," "The Tinderbox," "The Little Match Girl," and "The Ugly Duckling." For grades 3-6. 1992. Finn MacCoul and His Fearless Wife: A Giant of a Tale from Ireland BR 12034 retold by Robert Byrd 1 volume Irish giant Finn MacCoul, who is a bit cowardly, finds himself in trouble after building a stone bridge between Ireland and Scotland. Now the mean Scottish giant Cucullin can come across to Ireland and attack Finn. Fortunately Finn's wife, Oonagh, has a plan to save him. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. The Gingerbread Man BR 12030 retold by Jim Aylesworth 1 volume A traditional version of a tale about a gingerbread man who jumps from the oven and runs away from the little old man and woman of the house; he doesn't want to be their snack. He keeps running until he meets a clever fox. For grades K- 3. 1998. Hercules BR 12049 by Robert Burleigh 1 volume Retells the story of Hercules and the last labor he must perform to gain his freedom. This twelfth and most difficult task is to bring back Cerberus, the monster three-headed dog that guards the underworld. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. I Once Was a Monkey: Stories Buddha Told BR 12828 retold by Jeanne M. Lee 1 volume A retelling of six jatakas, or birth stories. Buddha used these fables featuring animals to teach principles of compassion, honesty, and clear thought before action. In "The Deceitful Heron," a heron's lies and greed lead to its own downfall. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1999. In the Time of the Drums BR 13010 by Kim L. Siegelson 1 volume Mentu, an American-born slave boy from the Georgia Sea Islands, learns African traditions from his grandmother Twi. But one day, drums announce the arrival of a boat loaded with unhappy Ibo slaves, and African-born Twi leaves Mentu to lead the Ibo out of captivity. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. Coretta Scott King Award. 1999. Joseph Had a Little Overcoat BR 13008 by Simms Taback 1 volume Joseph starts with an overcoat. When it is old and worn, he makes it into a jacket. The original material becomes smaller and smaller until he arrives at the moral of the tale. Adapted from a Yiddish folk song. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Medal. 1999. Journeys with Elijah: Eight Tales of the Prophet BR 12624 retold by Barbara Diamond Goldin 1 volume Folktales about the well-known figure of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. Set in such diverse locations as Argentina, the Caribbean, China, Germany, Iraq, and Israel. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1999. The Khan's Daughter: A Mongolian Folktale BR 12002 by Laurence Yep 1 volume A poor, young shepherd wants to marry the khan's pretty daughter but must succeed at three tasks to prove his worth. Fortunately he receives help from an unexpected source. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1997. Merlin's Kin: World Tales of the Heroic Magician BR 13116 retold by Josepha Sherman 2 volumes A collection of thirty international folktales, featuring both the traditional magician, whose power comes from books or spells, and the shaman, who is a priest and healer as well as a wizard. The stories come from the British Isles, Europe, Russia, the Far East, Native American nations, and Africa. For grades 5-8. 1998. Ouch! A Tale from Grimm BR 12027 retold by Natalie Babbitt 1 volume When a baby boy, Marco, is born to an ordinary family, a fortune-teller predicts he will marry a princess. But the king puts many obstacles in his way, including an errand to the devil. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1998. Pegasus BR 12024 retold by Marianna Mayer 1 volume When heroic Bellerophon is sent on a mission to kill the monster Chimera, he realizes he is being sent to his doom. A wise man advises him to seek the help of the magical winged horse, Pegasus. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 1998. Sindbad: From the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights BR 13018 retold by Ludmila Zeman 1 volume Among the tales that Shahrazad told the king to hold his interest and prolong her life is this one about the wealthy merchant Sindbad and his adventurous voyages to strange and perilous places. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Squids Will Be Squids: Fresh Morals; Beastly Fables BR 12072 by Jon Scieszka 1 volume Eighteen modern fables with fresh morals about bossy, sneaky, funny, annoying, "dim-bulb" people--all disguised as animals to avoid hurting anyone's feelings. Topics include homework, using the telephone on the right occasion, friendship, and dinner-table talk. For grades 3-6. 1998. The Starlight Princess and Other Princess Stories BR 13206 retold by Annie Dalton 1 volume Eight fairy tales about princesses from Africa, Asia, and Europe. Contains "The Princess and the Pea," "The Frog Princess," "King Grizzlebeard," "The Starlight Princess," "The Sleeping Beauty," "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," "The Egg Prince," and "White-Bear-King Valemon." For grades 3-6. 1999. Yoshi's Feast BR 13072 by Kimiko Kajikawa 1 volume When Yoshi's neighbor, Sabu the eel broiler, attempts to charge him for the delicious-smelling aromas he has been enjoying, Yoshi hatches a plan to enrich them both. Adapted from a Japanese folktale. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. Friendship Cassettes Alice on the Outside RC 48971 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Now in the eighth grade, Alice of Achingly Alice (RC 46549) has a lot of questions about sex and, since her mother is dead, turns to her grown cousin for answers. Meanwhile, a classmate secretly admits she's a lesbian and Alice's schoolmates learn about prejudice. For grades 6-9. 1999. All Alone in the Universe RC 49604 by Lynne Rae Perkins read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Debbie and Maureen have been best friends ever since third grade. But now Maureen always seems to be with Glenna, and Debbie is feeling left out and lonely. For grades 5-8. 1999. Because of Winn-Dixie RC 50679 by Kate DiCamillo read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni 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. Bluish RC 49871 by Virginia Hamilton read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Dreenie wishes Tuli, her one friend at her new school, would stop pretending to be Hispanic and not be so intrusive. Eager for more of a soul mate, Dreenie overcomes her fear of a leukemia-stricken classmate called Bluish and carefully sets out to befriend the girl. For grades 4-7. 1999. Bridge to Terabithia RC 48732 by Katherine Paterson read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette (Reissue) Jess finds his biggest rival and best friend in Leslie, a girl who moves to his rural Virginia community from the city. Together they create Terabithia, a secret kingdom in the woods where they reign supreme--until tragedy strikes. Newbery Medal. For grades 5-8. 1977. Danny's Desert Rats RC 48264 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by Brian Conn 1 cassette In this sequel to Being Danny's Dog (RC 48263), T.R. describes how he, his older brother Danny, and their friends at Rosemary Acres condominium complex spend their summer. Calling themselves the Desert Rats, the youngsters aim to protect Paul's forbidden cat who has traveled fifteen miles to get back to Paul. For grades 3-6. 1998. Dave at Night RC 49935 by Gail Carson Levine read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes When his father dies and none of his relatives will take him in, Dave goes to live at the HHB--the Hebrew Home for Boys. To escape the cruel treatment he receives there, he sneaks out at night and discovers real friends in the cultural world of the Harlem Renaissance. For grades 4-7. 1999. Define "Normal" RC 50645 by Julie Anne Peters read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette Studious Antonia agrees to become a peer counselor, but she's horrified to be assigned punker Jazz Luther, whose complaint is her wealthy parents' attitude problem. Meanwhile, Antonia copes with her severely depressed, divorced mother and cares for her two little brothers. A crisis deepens the girls' relationship. For grades 6-9. 2000. The Face at the Window RC 48062 by Regina Hanson read by Samarra Mbenga 1 cassette Dora and her friends are knocking mangos out of the tree at Miss Nella's house when Dora hits the window and Miss Nella's face appears. Dora fears bad things will happen, and when it rains for several days, she is convinced. Then Dora's parents help her understand Miss Nella's kind nature. For grades K-3. 1997. Fill In the Blank: The Friendship Ring, Volume 6 RC 50521 by Rachel Vail read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Tommy and his twin brother, Jonas, have been backdoor neighbors and friends to Zoe for years. But suddenly Tommy's friends are teasing him about his relationship with Zoe. And when a teacher makes a homework assignment, Tommy suddenly begins thinking differently about Zoe. Sequel to Popularity Contest (RC 50520). For grades 5-8. 2000. Forgive the River, Forgive the Sky RC 49423 by Gloria Whelan read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette After her father's death, twelve-year-old Lily Star and her mother move from their beloved home on Sandy River into an apartment. Lily befriends the new home owner, a wheelchair- using former test pilot. Together, Lily and her friend heal from their tragedies. For grades 5-8. 1998. George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends RC 49973 by James Marshall read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette This single volume contains all seven of Marshall's books-- thirty-five stories--about two hippopotamuses, George and Martha. By sharing their humorous adventures and forgiving each other's failings, George and Martha demonstrate how to be true friends. For grades 2-4. 1988. Gloria's Way RC 50553 by Ann Cameron read by Mary Ann Nichols 1 cassette Gloria Jones sometimes thinks everything has to be done her way. But in these six short stories Gloria, with the help of her friends Huey, Julian, and Latisha, finds there can be many ways to do some things. Gloria learns about friendships, fractions, and making promises. For grades 2-4. 2000. The Grooming of Alice RC 50489 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette In this sequel to Alice on the Outside (RC 48971) Alice and her friends decide to get in shape before beginning high school, but Elizabeth becomes overly obsessed with losing weight. Pamela and Alice also face emotional distress during the summer. For grades 6-9. 2000. Habibi RC 47389 by Naomi Shihab Nye read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Liyana Abboud lived happily in the United States, her mother's country, until age fourteen. Then her father moves the family to Jerusalem, his home. There she finds a colorful world, where her welcoming Palestinian relatives speak Arabic; even their clothes and food are intriguing. When she meets a Jewish boy, she learns about social tensions in Israel. For grades 5-8. 1997. Horse Crazy: The Saddle Club, Book 1 RC 48499 by Bonnie Bryant read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Carole, Stevie, and Lisa--three junior high girls--meet at Pine Hollow Stables to ride and care for their favorite animals--horses. Together they form the Saddle Club, but they still have to find a way for Stevie to join the annual overnight ride. For grades 4-7. 1988. Horse Shy: The Saddle Club, Book 2 RC 48500 by Bonnie Bryant read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Horse-crazy Carole, Lisa, and Stevie are enjoying their ride on the annual overnight trip from Pine Hollow Stables. The only glitch is that wealthy and irresponsible Veronica won't listen to instructions. Her carelessness leads to tragedy. For grades 4-7. 1988. If You Only Knew: The Friendship Ring, Volume 1 RC 48853 by Rachel Vail read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Seventh-grader Zoe Grandon used to be a tomboy, but her interests are changing. For one thing, she is developing a crush on longtime friend Tommy Levit, which just might be a problem when Tommy asks her best friend, CJ, for a date. Prequel to Please, Please, Please (RC 48854). For grades 5- 8. 1998. Irene and the Big, Fine Nickel RC 47693 by Irene Smalls read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette One Saturday morning in Harlem, Irene has a disagreement with her friend Charlene. Later Irene finds a nickel and buys a raisin bun. When Charlene reappears and wants a piece of the bun, Irene remembers what her grandmother told her about being mean. For grades K-3. 1991. Jack and Jill RC 49149 by Louisa May Alcott read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Jack and Jill are the best of friends and when they are severely injured in a sledding accident they become even closer. With the help of Jack's mother, the two are provided with many amusements to pass the Christmas season. But will Jill ever walk again? For grades 5-8. 1880. Jumping into Nothing RC 50555 by Gina Willner-Pardo read by Joni Siani 1 cassette Sophie loves being at the pool with her friend Annalise, until two popular girls challenge them to jump off the high dive. Annalise enjoys it, but Sophie is too afraid. She tries to get over her fear by doing something scary each day. Beginning chapter book. For grades 3-6. 1999. Love from Your Friend, Hannah RC 50025 by Mindy Warshaw Skolsky read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette After her best friend Aggie moves away, Hannah, as promised, writes to her faithfully. When Aggie fails to answer a single letter, a frustrated Hannah begins corresponding with other people: her relatives, a reluctant boy pen pal, and even President Franklin Roosevelt! For grades 4-7. 1998. Marisol and Magdalena: The Sound of Our Sisterhood RC 48061 by Veronica Chambers read by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Teenagers Marisol and Magda speak only English, but they are accustomed to hearing Spanish in their homes, a practice that helps Marisol when she spends a year with her grandmother in Panama. At first unhappy, Marisol learns to enjoy life in Central America. For grades 6-9. 1998. Maxie, Rosie, and Earl: Partners in Grime RC 49114 by Barbara Park read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Earl Wilber, a new fifth grader, has trouble reading aloud in class. Rosie Swanson has a habit of writing tattletale notes to her teacher. And Maxie Zuckerman is just too smart for his own good. When they all get sent to the principal's office, they bond together to save themselves. For grades 4- 7. 1990. Me and Rupert Goody RC 49992 by Barbara O'Connor read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Eleven-year-old Jennalee escapes from her hectic family life by spending time with the general-store owner, "Uncle Beau." She is astonished and hurt when a black man named Rupert Goody, who claims to be the son of white Uncle Beau, appears to be taking her place. For grades 4-7. 1999. Mr. Ape RC 46916 by Dick King-Smith read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette Mr. Ape is an old man, suddenly free of wife and offspring, living in his family estate, Penny Royal. Happy to make his own decisions, he lives in the kitchen and buys hens to keep in the living room. He befriends Jake and his father, Joe-- traveling gypsies who prove to be kindred spirits. For grades 3-6. 1998. Not That I Care: The Friendship Ring, Volume 3 RC 48855 by Rachel Vail read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette In this sequel to Please, Please, Please (RC 48854), it is "bring yourself in a sack" day for the seventh grade creative writing class. Unfortunately, Morgan Miller realizes her items are embarrassingly personal. But Morgan's private possessions help her friends better understand her tough exterior. For grades 5-8. 1998. Orp RC 49386 by Suzy Kline read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette In this sequel to Orp and the Chop Suey Burgers (RC 45368), Orville Rudemeyer Pygenski, Orp for short, starts an I Hate My Name club. He's surprised when friends want to join, but really shocked by the group that comes to the club's first and last meeting. For grades 3-6. 1989. P.S. Longer Letter Later RC 47287 by Paula Danziger and Ann M. Martin read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette When outgoing, flashy seventh-grader Tara Starr moves away, she and her quiet best friend, Elizabeth, write to each other to stay in touch. The changing tone in the letters that make up this novel reveals the strain in their friendship created by the distance between them, family problems, and personal changes in their own lives. For grades 5-8. 1998. Pinky and Rex RC 50314 by James Howe read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Pinky loves his large collection of stuffed animals and the color pink. His best friend, Rex, adores her equally large collection of dinosaurs. When they go to the museum, they both want to buy a pink dinosaur--but there is only one. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 1990. Pinky and Rex and the Spelling Bee RC 50328 by James Howe read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Excited about holding on to his position as the best speller in the second grade, Pinky does something embarrassing. His best friend, Rex, who had her own spelling embarrassment, manages to cheer him up. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 1991. Please, Please, Please: The Friendship Ring, Volume 2 RC 48854 by Rachel Vail read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette CJ Hurley has practiced ballet since the first grade, and she has always loved it. But now as a seventh-grader, CJ is having trouble explaining to her mother that she has other interests, such as her friends Zoe, Olivia, and Morgan. Sequel to If You Only Knew (RC 48853). For grades 5-8. 1998. Popularity Contest: The Friendship Ring, Volume 5 RC 50520 by Rachel Vail read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Zoe is running for seventh-grade class president, but Tommy, her campaign manager last year, actually nominated someone else. Zoe feels betrayed--she has a terrible crush on Tommy- -and, to make matters worse, she's having problems with all her other friends too. Sequel to What Are Friends For? (RC 49023). For grades 5-8. 2000. Ramona's World RC 49639 by Beverly Cleary read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Ramona Quimby, age nine, is starting fourth grade in Mrs. Meacham's class with new friend Daisy and old friend Yard Ape. Ramona also has fun at home with her big sister Beezus and a new baby sister, Roberta. Sequel to Ramona Forever (RC 23106). For grades 3-6. 1999. The Runaways RC 50680 by Zilpha Keatley Snyder read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes 1951. Twelve-year-old Dani hates living in the dismal desert town of Rattler Springs, Nevada, and plans to run away to California. Then Stormy, a pesky neighborhood boy, and Pixie, the new girl in town, decide to join her. For grades 4-7. 1999. Ruthie's Gift RC 46625 by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley read by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Ruth Hawk, eight, falls right in the middle of her six brothers. In her one-room Indiana schoolhouse, she is the only girl in the third grade. She suddenly gets twin girlfriends when Hallie and Mallie move onto a nearby farm. They are also third graders. Then Ruthie gets pneumonia and World War I draws near. For grades 3-6. 1998. Sarah and the Naked Truth RC 50446 by Elisa Carbone read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In this sequel to Starting School with an Enemy (RC 49882), Sarah from Maine and her friend Christina from El Salvador welcome Olivia from Trinidad into their Maryland neighborhood. All three ten-year-olds face different problems involving mistaken identity, which they help one another solve. For grades 4-7. 2000. Secret Letters from 0 to 10 RC 48513 by Susie Morgenstern read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette Until a new girl, Victoria, arrives in his classroom, Ernest has lived a sheltered, routine existence with his grandmother. Victoria introduces him to her thirteen brothers and to new experiences--like chocolate and television. She also helps him discover other things missing from his life. For grades 4-7. 1998. Seventh-Grade Tango RC 50671 by Elizabeth Levy read by Carol Dines 1 cassette When ballroom dancing is introduced to their school, Rebecca and Scott are teamed up and turn into wonderful dance partners. But Rebecca's friend, Samantha, claims Scott as her new boyfriend just when Rebecca starts to like him as more than a friend. For grades 5-8. 2000. Shark Bait RC 47456 by Graham Salisbury read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Ninth grader Eric Chock, the white and Chinese son of the police chief, has been grateful for Booley Domingo's friendship since the Chocks moved to this Hawaiian town five years ago. Now Booley is about to fight a sailor, and Eric is considering defying his father to stand by his hero. For grades 5-8. 1997. Snail Mail No More RC 50416 by Paula Danziger and Ann M. Martin read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette In this sequel to P.S. Longer Letter Later (RC 47287) Tara Starr and Elizabeth are excited to have computers for exchanging e-mail. The girls continue to share important news like boyfriends, Tara's new sister, and Elizabeth's alcoholic father. For grades 5-8. 2000. The Song of the Molimo RC 49839 by Jane Cutler read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Harry Jones is spending six weeks at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair with his cousin Frederick, an anthropologist, who becomes responsible for five African Pygmies on display at the fair. Harry befriends Pygmy Ota Benga and together they come to understand their cultural differences. For grades 5-8. 1998. Sort of Forever RC 49393 by Sally Warner read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Twelve-year-olds Nana and Cady have been best friends since infancy and promise to remain so forever, but Nana's cancer isn't responding to the treatments. Although Cady spends every day with Nana, she avoids Nana's attempts to discuss her imminent death. For grades 4-7. 1998. Soup in Love RC 49432 by Robert Newton Peck read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette In February Rob and his best friend Soup go to Norma Jean Bissell's party--their first girl and boy party--to meet some newcomers. From then on, Soup and Rob are much more interested in Valentine's Day. Companion to Soup (RC 33541). For grades 5-8. 1992. 1992. Spider Boy RC 46915 by Ralph Fletcher read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Seventh-grader Bobby Ballenger is having a difficult time adjusting to a new school. He is a loner and spends a lot of time with his pet tarantula, Thelma. The kids at school call him Spider Boy. Bobby also makes up a lot of stories, and before long, he finds himself caught in the web of one of his own tales. For grades 5-8. 1997. The Storyteller's Beads RC 48498 by Jane Kurtz read by Lisette Lecat 1 cassette When Ethiopian villagers are forced to flee toward Sudan, two young girls from different backgrounds learn to rely on each other. Sahay is from a Christian family, while Rahel is Jewish and blind. Sahay's offer to lead Rahel through the desert is the beginning of their friendship. For grades 5-8. 1998. Stranger at the Window RC 47172 by Vivien Alcock read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Staying with her aunt in London, Lesley, eleven, takes an immediate dislike to the three snooty youngsters living next door. And they appear to be hiding a child in their attic! The siblings grudgingly befriend Lesley when they need her help concealing the boy, an illegal immigrant they rescued at the airport. For grades 4-6. 1994. The T.F. Letters RC 47859 by Karen Ray read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette When Alex loses her first tooth she wants to keep it, but she also wants the money from the tooth fairy. Her mother suggests she write a note to the fairy, and so begins a letter-writing friendship that continues tooth by tooth. For grades 2-4. 1998. The Long Ride RC 48023 by Bonnie Bryant read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Horse-crazy girlfriends Stevie, Lisa, and Carole spend all their free time at Pine Hollow Stables. Callie, a new girl, causes trouble, and an accident leads to tragedy. The girls all learn to band together and participate in therapeutic riding. For grades 6-9. 1998. The Trouble with Cats RC 50545 by Martha Freeman read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Holly Garland has a new home; a new school; and a new stepfather, William. And she shares a bedroom with four mischievous cats in William's tiny San Francisco apartment. Holly's life is a disaster for a few days, but she soon learns to adjust. For grades 2-4. 2000. We Are Best Friends RC 48992 by Aliki read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette When Robert's best friend Peter moves away, Robert feels sad and lonely. The boys miss each other but learn that they can make new friends while still being best friends to each other. For grades K-3. 1982. The Weirdo RC 47491 by Theodore Taylor read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Badly burned as a boy, reclusive seventeen-year-old Chip Clewt has been helping a graduate student study bears in the North Carolina-Virginia Powhatan Swamp. When the student mysteriously disappears, Chip and local teen Samantha Sanders investigate while trying to save the bears. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991. What Are Friends For? The Friendship Ring, Volume 4 RC 49023 by Rachel Vail read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Olivia is having trouble understanding why her friends, CJ, Zoe, and Morgan, who used to be reasonably intelligent, are suddenly more interested in clothes and boys. But then her hormones also kick in and her interests begin to change. Sequel to Not That I Care (RC 48855). For grades 5-8. 1999. Braille Absolutely Lucy BR 12909 by Ilene Cooper 1 volume Bobby Quinn has always been shy. Then for his eighth birthday his parents give him a beagle puppy, which he names Lucy. Before long Lucy is helping Bobby make lots of friends. A chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2000. Amanda Pig and Her Best Friend Lollipop BR 12506 by Jean Van Leeuwen 1 volume Amanda and Lollipop are best friends who love to play together. One day they stay at Amanda's house and do pirouettes until they get dizzy and fall down. The next day they go to Lollipop's and play with her baby sister. For grades 2-4. 1998. The Ashwater Experiment BR 12550 by Amy Goldman Koss 1 volume At twelve, Hillary Siegal's life of traveling with her footloose parents has led her to fantasize that she is the only real person in an elaborate experiment. When her parents decide to housesit for nine whole months in Ashwater, California, Hillary is surprised to find actual friendships. For grades 5-8. 1999. Because of Winn-Dixie BR 12917 by Kate DiCamillo 1 volume 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. Emma's Magic Winter BR 12341 by Jean Little 1 volume Emma is very shy; she can't read loudly enough at school, and she is too timid to make friends. But when she gets a new neighbor who is the same age and has a pair of magic boots just like hers, Emma loses her shyness. For grades K- 3. 1998. Henry Hikes to Fitchburg BR 13066 by D.B. Johnson 1 volume Young Henry and his friend both want to go to Fitchburg. Henry decides to walk the thirty miles, while his friend works for the fare to take the train. Based on a passage from Henry Thoreau's Walden. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. 2000. Ira Sleeps Over BR 12700 by Bernard Waber 1 volume Ira is delighted with his first invitation to spend the night at his friend Reggie's house, until his mischievous older sister asks if he is taking along his teddy bear. For preschool-grade 2. 1972. Jack and Jill BR 12554 by Louisa May Alcott 2 volumes Jack and Jill are the best of friends and when they are severely injured in a sledding accident they become even closer. With the help of Jack's mother, the two are provided with many amusements to pass the Christmas season. But will Jill ever walk again? For grades 5-8. 1880. Lucky Me BR 12187 by Lisa Fiedler 1 volume In this sequel to Curtis Piperfield's Biggest Fan (BR 10538), fourteen-year-old C.C. is happily dating Patrick, while her friend Grace dates C.C.'s best friend, Cluck. But then Cluck breaks up with Grace and begins flirting with C.C., and Patrick pressures her to go beyond kissing. For grades 6-9. 1998. Morgy Makes His Move BR 12739 by Maggie Lewis 1 volume When Morgy MacDougal-MacDuff's family moves from California to Massachusetts, Morgy is bullied by an older kid, demoted to beginners' ice hockey, and laughed at about his name, his snow pants, and his lunch bag. But his one new friend, Byron, makes it all easier. For grades 2-4. 1999. Ramona's World BR 12609 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Ramona Quimby, age nine, is starting fourth grade in Mrs. Meacham's class with new friend Daisy and old friend Yard Ape. Ramona also has fun at home with her big sister Beezus and a new baby sister, Roberta. Sequel to Ramona Forever (BR 6284). For grades 3-6. 1999. Tell Me Some More BR 12844 by Crosby Newell Bonsall 1 volume (Reissue) When Andrew tells Tim there is a place where he can carry an elephant under his arm, hold a camel in his hand, and be taller than a tree, Tim wants to know where this wonderful place is. For grades K-3. 1961. General Cassettes Beyond Mayfield RC 49724 by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson read by Samarra Mbenga 1 cassette In this sequel to Mayfield Crossing (RC 40368) Meg joins her neighbors in celebrating Lucky Wood's return from the navy in 1961. When Lucky enlists in the civil rights movement, Mayfield residents realize they are relatively untouched by the outside world. For grades 4-7. 1999. Dippers RC 46527 by Barbara Nichol read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette In an old letter found in the Toronto Archives, Margaret describes the summer of 1912, when she was seven. Her sister was very ill, and Margaret saw her father for the first time; but what she remembers best are the timid, winged, dog-like animals that were flying around her river neighborhood. For grades 4-7. 1997. The Fat Man RC 48607 by Maurice Gee read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette Loomis, New Zealand, is going through hard times, and Colin Potter, twelve, is always hungry. Herbert Muskie, a very fat former town resident, catches Colin stealing a candy bar. Seeking revenge for Loomis's meanness toward him years ago, Herbert uses psychological threats to involve Colin and his family in wrongdoing. For grades 6-9. 1994. For the Life of Laetitia RC 48990 by Merle Hodge read by Samarra Mbenga 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Laetitia "Lacey" Johnson has passed the Common Entrance Examination and will be the first one in her family to go to high school. But in order to attend, she must move to La Puerta to live with her father, whom she hardly knows. For grades 6-9. 1993. George Washington's Breakfast RC 50204 by Jean Fritz read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette (Reissue) Young George W. Allen, who shares both the name and birthday of the first president, is determined to find out what his namesake ate for breakfast. His search takes him to the library, to the attic, and to Mount Vernon. For grades 2-4. 1969. Grandpa, Is Everything Black Bad? RC 49848 by Sandy Lynne Holman read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Because young Montsho sees so many black things that seem to be bad, he begins to wonder if being black is bad, too. His grandfather explains their heritage and assures him that it's not the outside appearance that makes a person good or bad. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1999. Junebug and the Reverend RC 49542 by Alice Mead read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette Junebug and his younger sister have moved with their mother into the building where she is the resident manager for a group of elderly tenants. Junebug plans to take sailing lessons, but mother insists he must take an aging minister for a walk each morning. Sequel to Junebug (RC 42388). For grades 3-6. 1998. Mei Fuh: Memories from China RC 47269 by Edith Schaeffer read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Describes the activities of the young daughter of American teachers in China. Mei Fuh is born in the city of Wenchow in 1914. When she is almost six, her family moves to America and she leaves behind her Chinese lifestyle. For grades 3-6. 1998. Seedfolks RC 47065 by Paul Fleischman read by Larry Shapiro 1 cassette A Vietnamese girl plants lima beans and begins the transformation of a trash-filled vacant lot into a community garden. People of many nationalities join in and friendships develop among the gardeners. For grades 5-8. 1997. Shibumi and the Kitemaker RC 49847 by Mercer Mayer read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette The emperor's daughter, Shibumi, flies on a giant kite above the squalid city outside the palace in the hope of persuading her father to improve his people's living conditions. But the decision is not just between her and her father, and Shibumi risks never seeing her father again. For grades 2-4. 1999. We Goddesses: Athena, Aphrodite, Hera RC 49725 by Doris Orgel read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Three Greek immortals--Athena, goddess of wisdom; Aphrodite, goddess of love; and Hera, goddess of marriage--tell their own stories. The introduction provides background on the society and religion of ancient Greece. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999. While No One Was Watching RC 47724 by Jane Leslie Conly read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette The summer their father is working out of town, Earl, Frankie, and Angela are left with their alcoholic Aunt Lula, but she vanishes. Earl hangs out with their older cousin and begins stealing. Tagging along on one job, seven-year-old Frankie takes a pet rabbit. The hare's owner, Addie, and her friend leave their nice neighborhood to track down the thieves. For grades 6-9. 1998. Braille Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan BR 13175 by Cynthia Rylant 1 volume When Henry sees a sign announcing a snowman contest, he and his huge dog, Mudge, run home to tell Henry's father. They find him covered with green smudges from painting a chair. That gives Henry an idea for the contest. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 1999. Growing Up Cassettes Anne of Green Gables; Anne of Avonlea; Anne's House of Dreams RC 50475 by Lucy Maud Montgomery read by Jill Fox 6 cassettes (Reissue) An anthology of three complete novels chronicling Anne's passage from eleven-year-old orphan to village schoolteacher to the bride of young doctor Gilbert Blythe, who provides her with the house of her dreams. The first book was originally published in 1908. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1985. Blackwater RC 50943 by Eve Bunting read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When Brodie and his cousin Alex go to the river, Brodie finds Pauline--the girl he wants to date--with another guy, Otis. Brodie plays a dumb prank on Pauline, which turns tragic as she and Otis are swept away downriver. But then lying about what happened makes matters worse. For grades 5- 8. 1999. Bloomability RC 47725 by Sharon Creech read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette Dinnie's family moves around a lot while her father looks for work. As she turns thirteen, her sister becomes pregnant and her brother gets in trouble. An aunt and uncle offer to take Dinnie with them to attend school in Switzerland. Dismayed at first, she gradually learns to embrace her new life. For grades 4-7. 1998. Countdown RC 49755 by Ben Mikaelsen read by Gary Roan 1 cassette NASA has selected Elliot as its first junior astronaut. From space he talks by radio with people on Earth, including Vincent, a Maasai youth. Elliot and Vincent argue over their respective beliefs and customs, but finally realize that such differences need not be barriers to friendship. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 1996. Gus and Grandpa and the Two-Wheeled Bike RC 50179 by Claudia Mills read by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette Gus feels safer with the training wheels on his bike, even though he has a friend who doesn't need them. Gus's father tries to help him overcome his fear, but it is grandpa who finds the right way to help Gus ride without the extra support. A beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 1999. Heads or Tails: Stories from the Sixth Grade RC 46344 by Jack Gantos read by Dick Jenkins 1 cassette A new year in yet another new school finds Jack having problems with his teacher, his handwriting, and the girl he likes on the safety patrol. At home Jack demands a diary like his older sister's and worries about rabies from a dog bite, alligators in the canal, and his father's bad luck with jobs. But Jack is plucky and survives it all. For grades 5-8. 1994. Homeless Bird RC 50592 by Gloria Whelan read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette When Koly turns thirteen, her parents arrange a marriage for her according to the custom in India. But Koly's young husband is seriously ill and may die. She hides a pair of silver earrings--her only possession of value--as a precaution against an uncertain future. For grades 6-9. 2000. I Can't Believe I Have to Do This RC 48554 by Jan Alford read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette On Dean Matthews's twelfth birthday, his mother gives him the worst present ever--a journal. Dean's brief entries during the next year alternate with fuller descriptions of growing pains: fights with his sister, guilt over his dog's accident, and behavior that leads to his arrest. For grades 5-8. 1997. Jack's Black Book RC 46329 by Jack Gantos read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Now in the seventh grade, Jack feels like a total misfit at a vocational school where wood shop is taught three days a week. He feels hopeless after failing an IQ test to qualify for another school. What Jack really wants is to be a writer, so he carries around a black notebook hoping for inspiration from his muse. For grades 5-8. 1997. Jazmin's Notebook RC 47277 by Nikki Grimes read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Jazmin has spent most of her life in foster homes. For the past year, she has lived with her older sister CeCe in a small apartment in Harlem. Jazmin refuses to let her past get her down. Instead she spends hours on the stoop of her building, dreaming about her college future and jotting down her observations. For grades 6-9. 1998. Jungle Dogs RC 49434 by Graham Salisbury read by Jack Fox 1 cassette In Hawaii, twelve-year-old Boy Regis is taunted as a "sissy" by his older brother, Damon, because Boy is afraid of wild dogs and refuses to defend himself against bullies. When Damon takes up a fight with gang members on Boy's behalf, events escalate and change both brothers' lives. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 1998. Littlejim's Dreams RC 48955 by Gloria Houston read by Andy Chappell 1 cassette In 1920 fourteen-year-old Littlejim dreams of continuing his education and becoming an aviator. But when his mother becomes seriously ill and his logger father, Bigjim, has problems with a timber thief, Littlejim makes helping his family his top priority. For grades 4-7. 1997. Missing Girls RC 49366 by Lois Metzger read by Constance Crawford 1 cassette In 1967, eighth-grader Carrie is staying with her immigrant grandmother, Mutti, while her widowed father is away. Carrie finds her life empty, except when she's around the vivacious mother of her new friend, Mona. But Mona seems more impressed by what Carrie's mother and Mutti endured during World War II. For grades 6-9. 1999. No Turning Back: A Novel of South Africa RC 47265 by Beverley Naidoo read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Sipho decides that he will take his chances on the streets of Johannesburg rather than risk more beatings from his new stepfather. Sipho meets other runaway boys, who teach him the basics of survival. He learns there are worse people than cruel stepfathers, but he also finds reasons to hope for the future. For grades 5-8. 1995. Not Just a Summer Crush RC 48345 by C.S. Adler read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Hana is the baby of the family and feels neglected. When she discovers that Mr. Crane, her teacher, is vacationing at the beach, Hana develops a crush on him as they become friends. Hana's family is wary of their relationship but learns to appreciate her feelings. For grades 5-8. 1998. Ordinary Miracles RC 49721 by Stephanie S. Tolan read by Robert Sams 1 cassette Tired of being his twin brother Matthew's shadow, eighth- grader Mark Filkins is excited about meeting a Nobel Prize- winning genetic engineer who challenges some of the boy's fundamentalist Christian beliefs. The experience leads Mark to many discoveries. Companion to Save Halloween! (RC 40364). For grades 5-8. 1999. Owen Foote, Money Man RC 51158 by Stephanie Greene read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Eight-year-old Owen needs cash because there is a lot of neat stuff he'd like to buy. But his mother's suggestion of doing chores for a weekly allowance sounds like too much work. Beginning chapter book. Sequel to Owen Foote, Frontiersman (RC 49561). For grades 2-4. 2000. Staying Nine RC 47545 by Pam Conrad read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Heather really likes being nine years old, and she tells her mom not to throw her a birthday party because she has decided not to turn ten. To prove she isn't changing, Heather squeezes into the same clothes for her class photo that she wore last year. For grades 3-6. 1988. Stone Fox RC 48664 by John Reynolds Gardiner read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette Ten-year-old Willy enjoys life with his grandfather on a small potato farm in Wyoming, until the elderly man seems to give up on life. Willy is determined to keep the farm going and harvests an entire crop with just his dog, Searchlight. Now he must earn $500 to pay the taxes. For grades 3-6. 1980. Sun and Spoon RC 47597 by Kevin Henkes read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette After the death of his beloved grandmother, ten-year-old Spoon pockets Gram's special deck of solitaire cards as a keepsake. When his grandfather becomes nostalgic and searches for the missing cards, Spoon returns the deck in exchange for another memento with a very special meaning. For grades 4-7. 1997. Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day RC 47495 by Jamie Lee Curtis read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette A child tells in rhyme about feeling different--silly, grumpy, angry, joyful, or confused--on different days. For preschool-grade 2. 1998. Trino's Choice RC 50827 by Diane Gonzales Bertrand read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette When thirteen-year-old Trino becomes friendly with Lisana and her "school type" friends, he begins to see a different way of life outside the barrio. But Trino is still lured by neighborhood losers with the promise of easy money, and he must decide which way to go. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999. The Uncivil War RC 50385 by Sheila Solomon Klass read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Overweight twelve-year-old Asa Andersen is overprotected and overfed by her mother. But when a new boy at school calls her "Fatso," Asa goes on a hunger strike--and declares war on her classmate. For grades 4-7. 1997. Braille All by Myself BR 13171 by Mercer Mayer 1 volume Demonstrates all the things young children can do by themselves. They can dress themselves, brush their hair, ride a bike, help Mom and Dad, and even help take care of a baby sister. But there is still one thing they can't do. For preschool-grade 2. 1983. Altogether, One at a Time BR 12682 by E.L. Konigsburg 1 volume Four short coping stories. In "Inviting Jason," Stan learns something about dyslexia; in "The Night of the Leonids," Lewis spends time at his grandmother's; in "Camp Fat," Clara learns to love herself; and in "Momma at the Pearly Gates," Momma copes with prejudice. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 1971. A Different Kind of Hero BR 12673 by Ann R. Blakeslee 1 volume Colorado mining town, 1881. Renny Sholto, twelve, often disappoints his father by being too softhearted. When Wong Gum Zi, a young Chinese immigrant, comes to town, Renny is the only one who accepts him. But their friendship causes Renny lots of trouble, especially with his dad. For grades 5-8. 1997. Figuring Out Frances BR 12689 by Gina Willner-Pardo 1 volume Abigail is bothered by two mysteries at the start of the fourth grade. One, why does her grandmother with Alzheimer's disease now call Abigail "Frances"? And, two, why did her best friend, Travis Mooney, change so much when he transferred to her school this year? For grades 4-7. 1999. The King of Dragons BR 12685 by Carol Fenner 2 volumes Ian, eleven, lives with his father in an abandoned city hall. Being homeless is no fun, and they are often hungry and cold. When workers arrive to convert the building into a kite museum, Ian decides to involve himself with the group-- especially since his father has disappeared. For grades 6-9. 1998. Leo the Late Bloomer BR 13068 by Robert Kraus 1 volume Little tiger Leo couldn't do anything the other young animals were doing; he couldn't read, write, draw, eat neatly, or even speak. Leo's father was worried, but Leo's mother was certain Leo was just a late bloomer. And in his own good time, Leo proved his mother right! PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1971. Saving Shiloh BR 12872 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 1 volume Sequel to Shiloh Season (BR 12871). When Judd Travers appears to be mending his mean and angry ways, his young friend Marty is encouraged, despite rumors of Judd's involvement in criminal activities. Judd repays Marty's confidence by rescuing Marty's dog, Shiloh, from drowning. For grades 4-7. 1997. Shiloh Season BR 12871 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 1 volume It's been a month since Marty adopted his mistreated beagle, Shiloh, from his neighbor Judd. The only problem is that Judd now wants the dog back. How can Marty convince Judd to leave Shiloh alone? Sequel to Shiloh (BR 11971). For grades 4-7. 1996. When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry... BR 13017 by Molly Bang 1 volume When Sophie loses her temper and becomes angry with the whole world, she runs outside to climb her favorite tree. Then she calms down and returns home relaxed. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 1999. Historical Abraham's Battle: A Novel of Gettysburg RC 49714 by Sara Harrell Banks read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette June 1863. The families of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, know there will soon be fighting in their town. When ex-slave Abraham Small and his charge, Ladysmith, meet a young Confederate soldier, Abraham decides to fight for his beliefs and becomes an ambulance driver for the Union. For grades 4-7. 1999. Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell RC 47406 by Kristiana Gregory read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In 1847 Hattie is given a diary for her thirteenth birthday. When her family takes a March-to-October journey from Missouri to Oregon, she keeps an account of the dangerous and tedious trip--its hardships and deaths, as well as the joyful events that affect the group. An epilogue follows the lives of fellow travelers up to 1906. For grades 4-7. 1997. Alice Rose and Sam RC 47050 by Kathryn Lasky read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette 1860s; Virginia City, Nevada. Twelve-year-old Alice Rose Tucker, the daughter of the local newspaper editor, hates her ugly mining town with its drunks, dance girls, and hired killers. When reporter Samuel Clemens comes to work for her father, Alice Rose finds a sympathetic ear. After she witnesses a murder, Clemens helps her unveil a Confederate conspiracy. For grades 4-7. 1998. Anna of Byzantium RC 49891 by Tracy Barrett read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In the eleventh century teenage Princess Anna expects to inherit the throne of the Byzantine Empire from her father. But her grandmother conspires with her younger brother John to displace her. Anna fails to defeat the plot and is exiled to a convent. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999. Anson's Way RC 50223 by Gary D. Schmidt read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette Following family tradition, young Englishman Anson Staplyton proudly enlists as a drummer boy under the command of his father, who leads peacekeeping troops in Ireland for King George II. But Anson is soon shocked by the atrocities committed against the peasants and must choose between his conscience and his king. For grades 5-8. 1999. Bat 6 RC 47049 by Virginia Euwer Wolff read by Marilyn Gleason 2 cassettes 1949. The sixth-grade girls of Bear Creek Ridge and Barlow are preparing for their annual softball game. Bear Creek is happy to have first-baseman Aki home from a Japanese internment camp. Barlow's new girl, Shazam, is a phenomenal player but harbors hatred and anger about the war. No one anticipates the tragedy that occurs during the game. For grades 5-8. 1998. The Beaded Moccasins: The Story of Mary Campbell RC 46666 by Lynda Durrant read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette On her twelfth birthday, wearing a new lace-trimmed dress, Mary is captured by Delaware Indians and forced to march west with them. She is chosen to replace the leader's dead granddaughter and becomes part of his family. Based on a historical incident in Pennsylvania in 1759. For grades 5-8. 1998. Behind the Bedroom Wall RC 47298 by Laura E. Williams read by Faith Potts 1 cassette During the Holocaust, young German Korinna is proud to be a member of the Nazi youth group and agrees that those who help Jews should be punished. When she learns that her own parents are hiding a Jewish family behind her bedroom wall, Korinna is devastated. For grades 4-7. 1996. Between the Dragon and the Eagle RC 49356 by Mical Schneider read by Constance Crawford 1 cassette A story about traders traveling the Silk Road in the first century A.D. In central China Han Tzu prepares for his first trip as caravan leader to carry a wealthy merchant's goods and his own bolt of blue silk to sell in Parthia on the way to Rome. For grades 4-7. 1997. The Birchbark House RC 48991 by Louise Erdrich read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette 1840s. In Omakayas's seventh spring, she helps her Ojibwa family build a summer home on an island in Lake Superior. That winter during a smallpox outbreak, Omakayas shows her devotion to her family and learns about her heritage. For grades 4-7. 1999. Boom Town RC 46525 by Sonia Levitin read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette When Amanda, her mother, and her siblings arrive in California, they do not want to live in the gold fields where their father is panning for gold. So they build a small cabin in town, though it's just a stage stop and a few cabins. But when Amanda bakes one of her pies and sells it to the miners, she starts a chain of events that makes the town grow. For grades 2-4. 1998. Captain Kate RC 48305 by Carolyn Reeder read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette During the Civil War, twelve-year-old Kate is determined to make her late father's annual coal-selling trip down the C&O Canal. She reluctantly enlists her stepbrother Seth to help. Their mutual antagonism turns into cooperation as they make the hazardous journey without an adult. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Captive RC 49852 by Joyce Hansen read by Bob Moore 1 cassette West Africa, 1788. Kofi, a twelve-year-old Ashanti boy, is sold into slavery by his father's own slave. After a few years of servitude in Massachusetts, Kofi manages to escape and is rescued by Paul Cuffe, an African-Indian ship captain who abhors injustice. For grades 5-8. 1994. The Escape from Home: Beyond the Western Sea, Book 1 RC 49316 by Avi read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Ireland, 1851. Maura, fifteen, and twelve-year-old Patrick receive passage money from their father, whom they hope to join in Boston. Before boarding ship in Liverpool, the children befriend and find adventure with Laurence, a wealthy runaway boy. Prequel to Lord Kirkle's Money (RC 49317). For grades 6-9. 1996. Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule RC 48970 by Harriette Gillem Robinet read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Pascal, who is about twelve, is excited when his brother Gideon returns home in 1865 saying that all black men are free, and they can have forty acres of land and maybe a mule. Along with Nelly, a young slave girl, they set out to claim their land. For grades 4-7. 1998. Frozen Summer RC 49325 by Mary Jane Auch read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette In 1816, Mem, now twelve, and her family have settled in Genesee County in western New York. When Mem's mother has a baby, she falls into a depression, leaving Mem with the responsibility to care for her younger brother, Joshua, and the baby. Sequel to Journey to Nowhere (RC 47447). For grades 4-7. 1998. The Gate in the Wall RC 50050 by Ellen Howard read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette In Victorian England ten-year-old orphan Emma Deane has already spent three years working in a silk factory when she stumbles upon a job on a canal boat--a job that supplies her with food, fresh air, and love. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn RC 50081 by Dorothy Hoobler and Thomas Hoobler read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Japan, 1735. While attempting to solve the mystery of a stolen jewel, Seikei, a merchant's fourteen-year-old son who longs to be a samurai, joins a group of Kabuki actors. For grades 6-9. 1999. The Good Liar RC 49327 by Gregory Maguire read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette When three Florida classmates must find someone old enough to discuss World War II, they write to the artist Marcel Delarue, who grew up in France's Loire Valley. Marcel responds with tales of his childhood and the summer he and his brother befriended a German soldier. For grades 4-7. 1995. Gratefully Yours RC 49039 by Jane Buchanan read by Peg Gilleland 1 cassette In 1923, Hattie, nine, rides the Orphan Train to Nebraska and is taken in by Henry and Elizabeth Jansen, who recently lost their young son and unborn daughter. Henry needs Hattie's help with the farm work and in caring for Elizabeth, who is often ill. Hattie hopes she will be treated kindly. For grades 4-7. 1997. The Hatmaker's Sign: A Story by Benjamin Franklin RC 47286 retold by Candace Fleming read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Thomas Jefferson finishes writing the Declaration of Independence and thinks he has created a perfect document. But members of the Continental Congress have different ideas and start rewriting it. To make Jefferson feel better, Benjamin Franklin tells him a story about a hatmaker and a sign he wanted to put above his store. For grades 2-4. 1998. Hide and Seek RC 49702 by Ida Vos read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette A story in which preteen Rachel Hartog experiences the horrors of the Nazi occupation of Holland. She writes about how she is forced to wear a big yellow star with the word "Jew," why her family goes into hiding, and the war's aftershock. For grades 5-8. 1981. Hope's Crossing RC 48335 by Joan Elizabeth Goodman read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Connecticut, 1779. Hope Wakeman, almost thirteen, is kidnapped from her home by English Loyalists. Forced into servitude, Hope is rescued by her captor's elderly mother, who flees with her to New York City. While arranging the rest of the journey home, the two are stricken with deadly smallpox. For grades 5-8. 1998. I Am Regina RC 49650 by Sally M. Keehn read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Pennsylvania, 1755. Eleven-year-old Regina is taken captive by warring Indians after they attack her family's farmhouse, killing her father and brother. Hoping to someday be rescued by her mother, Regina endures nine years of privation in an Indian village. Based on a true story. For grades 5-8. 1991. I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade RC 47153 by Diane Lee Wilson read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Outside Hangchou, China, in A.D. 1339, Oyuna tells her granddaughter the story of her girlhood adventures on horseback. Although a mere girl with a crushed foot, Oyuna is led across Mongolia to the court of Kublai Khan by her love for her horse, Bayan. For grades 6-9. 1998. Inside the Walls of Troy: A Novel of the Women Who Lived the Trojan War RC 47839 by Clemence McLaren read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Queen Helen of Sparta, the most beautiful woman in the world, and Prince Paris fall in love and flee to Troy. Paris's sister, Cassandra, is a prophetess who foresees the doom their impetuous act will bring, even before Helen arrives and the Greeks lay siege to Troy. Helen and Cassandra, along with other women, helplessly watch the battles from the city's walls. For grades 6-9. 1996. The Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy RC 48665 by Walter Dean Myers read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Chisholm Trail, 1871. Sixteen-year-old Joshua Loper goes on his first cattle drive from Texas to Abilene, Kansas. As one of three African Americans on the crew, Joshua contends with prejudice from the white trail boss, along with the physical hardships and dangers of being a cowhand. For grades 4-7. 1999. Journey to Nowhere RC 47447 by Mary Jane Auch read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette In 1815 when Mem is eleven, her father decides to move the family from their Connecticut farm to the wilderness of western New York state. Their trip in an oxen-pulled wagon is full of adventures, including the time Mem falls out of the wagon and is left behind. For grades 4-7. 1997. Keeper of the Light RC 46595 by Patricia Curtis Pfitsch read by Anne Mullen 1 cassette Faith Sutton grows up at Port Henry Lighthouse on Lake Superior in the late 1800s. When her father dies rescuing sailors during a storm, Faith takes pride in keeping the light burning. When the Lighthouse Board sends a new keeper, Faith and her family return to the city. Yet Faith worries about the light, and when her mother's life is endangered, Faith returns to Port Henry. For grades 5-8. 1997. Keeping Secrets: The Orphan Train Adventures RC 47097 by Joan Lowery Nixon read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette 1863. After escaping an attack by Confederate raiders in Lawrence, Kansas, Violet Hennessey finds a welcome temporary home with the Kelly family in St. Joseph, Missouri. Eleven- year-old Peg Kelly is intrigued by Violet but soon realizes that the stranger's timid behavior is all an act. For grades 5-8. 1995. The King's Swift Rider: A Novel on Robert the Bruce RC 48067 by Mollie Hunter read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Scotland, 1307. While evading pursuit by the English, Robert the Bruce, king of Scots, recruits sixteen-year-old Martin as his page and eighteen-year-old Sean as a soldier in the cause to free Scotland. Martin's horse-riding skills and resourcefulness make him a worthy spy during the next seven years. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 1998. Lord Kirkle's Money: Beyond the Western Sea, Book 2 RC 49317 by Avi read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Continuing from The Escape from Home...(RC 49316), Maura and her brother Patrick are aboard a crowded emigrant ship headed for America, with Laurence stowed away below decks. Their arrival in Massachusetts is not at all what they anticipated, but their friendship endures. For grades 6-9. 1996. Mr. Revere and I: Being an Account of Certain Episodes in the Career of Paul Revere, Esq., as Recently Revealed by His Horse, Scheherazade, Late Pride of His Royal Majesty's 14th Regiment of Foot RC 48517 by Robert Lawson read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette An unconventional account of the American Revolution by the horse who becomes part of the Revere family and takes Paul on his midnight ride. For grades 6-9. 1953. My Brother, My Enemy RC 48668 by Madge Harrah read by Bruce Nelson 1 cassette Virginia, 1676. When fourteen-year-old Robert Bradford finds his family slaughtered by Susquehannock Indians, he suspects that his blood brother participated in the raid. Seeking revenge, Robert joins Nathaniel Bacon and his volunteer militia. Then Robert learns that Nathaniel is also fighting against the English government. For grades 5-8. 1997. Nothing to Fear RC 49802 by Jackie French Koller read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes New York City, 1932. When his Irish father moves away to find work and his mother becomes ill, thirteen-year-old Danny Garvey struggles to help his family during the Great Depression. With the help of the neighbors the family pulls through. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1991. Our Only May Amelia RC 50217 by Jennifer L. Holm read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette In 1899, twelve-year-old May Amelia lives with her Finnish American family in the small Washington community of Nasel. A tomboy with seven brothers, May becomes anxious about her family's bad luck. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 1999. Pharaoh's Daughter: A Novel of Ancient Egypt RC 50658 by Julius Lester read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette A fictional version of the biblical story of Moses. An Egyptian princess rescues a Hebrew infant who eventually becomes a prophet of his people, while his sister finds her true self as a priestess to the gods of ancient Egypt. For grades 6-9. 2000. Phoebe the Spy RC 48334 by Judith Berry Griffin read by Jill Fox 1 cassette (Reissue) New York City, 1776. Freeman Samuel Fraunces entrusts his thirteen-year-old daughter, Phoebe, to the revolutionary war effort to serve as a spy. Her mission is to prevent an assassination attempt against General George Washington. Based on a true story; formerly titled Phoebe and the General. For grades 3-6. 1977. Rachel's Journal: The Story of a Pioneer Girl RC 48394 by Marissa Moss read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Ten-year-old Rachel's account of her family's journey from their home in Illinois to California in 1850. She describes crossing the muddy Missouri River and the swollen Platte River, the scorching deserts, and the snow-covered Sierra Nevada and the birth of her baby sister, who is named Sierra Nevada. For grades 3-6. 1998. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry RC 50326 by Mildred D. Taylor read by Samarra Mbenga 2 cassettes (Reissue) Nine-year-old Cassie Logan recalls a turbulent time in Mississippi during the Great Depression--a year of night riders, burnings, and threats. She describes her African American family's struggle to survive with their dignity and independence intact. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. Newbery Award. 1976. Saratoga Secret RC 49709 by Betsy Sterman read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Hudson River Valley, 1777. Sixteen-year-old Amity Spencer is living on a farm near Saratoga, when the menfolk rush to defend the colony against a British invasion from Canada. Amity grows suspicious when peddler Cheppa John fails to join the men and disappears. Is he a spy? For grades 6-9. 1998. The Shakespeare Stealer RC 48421 by Gary Blackwood read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Widge is an orphan in Elizabethan England, trained to use shorthand to help an unprincipled clergyman steal sermons. Widge goes to London to purloin plays from William Shakespeare's company, but instead he is welcomed by the troupe and becomes part of the theater family. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1998. Soft Rain: A Story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears RC 48112 by Cornelia Cornelissen read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Soft Rain is nine years old in 1838 when soldiers come to move her Cherokee tribe from North Carolina to the West. Soft Rain and her mother are forced to grab belongings and start the journey without Soft Rain's father and brother. For grades 3-6. 1998. Spirit Horse RC 48876 by Ned Ackerman read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Although newly arrived in the Kainaa band of the Blackfoot people, Running Crane, a Siksika youth, is chosen by Wolf Eagle to accompany the horse raiders. Later separated from the group, Running Crane courageously tames a legendary stallion and rescues wounded Wolf Eagle. For grades 5-8. 1998. Stealing Freedom RC 49079 by Elisa Carbone read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Maryland, 1850s. Young slave girl Ann Maria suffers many hardships, including separation from her family. An abolitionist helps her escape to Canada on the Underground Railroad. Based on a true case. For grades 6-9. 1998. Susannah RC 49565 by Janet Hickman read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Susannah and her widowed father have joined a Shaker frontier settlement, where children are kept separate from adults. Susannah finds her new life oppressive and befriends young Mary, whose outsider mother aims to remove her daughter from the community. Both girls hope for rescue. For grades 5-8. 1998. A Traitor among Us RC 49413 by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk read by Brian Conn 1 cassette 1944. In the German-occupied Netherlands, thirteen-year-old Pieter's hatred of the Nazis gradually involves him in ever more dangerous work for the underground resistance. Now, with a wounded American soldier hidden in his house, he especially fears betrayal by an unidentified village traitor. For grades 5-8. 1998. Trouble River RC 48326 by Betsy Byars read by Jack Fox 1 cassette (Reissue) Dewey Martin dreams of leisurely excursions down the Trouble River on the Rosey B, his homemade raft. He and his grandmother and his dog actually use it to dodge the attack of hostile Indians, wolves, and terrifying rapids. For grades 4-7. 1969. Trouble's Daughter: The Story of Susanna Hutchinson, Indian Captive RC 48226 by Katherine Kirkpatrick read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Dutch colonies, 1643. Anne Hutchinson and her youngest children move to a farm in the wilderness. When the Lenape Indians attack, only nine-year-old Susanna is left alive and taken captive. For three-and-a-half years, Susanna gradually becomes one of the tribe until her family buys her back. Some violence. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1998. Water Rat RC 49842 by Marnie Laird read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Delaware Bay, 1748. Fourteen-year-old crippled orphan Matt "Water Rat" Burton works long hours for an abusive tavern owner. Then Matt goes to live on the Campbell family farm, where he uses his knowledge of the local waterways to uncover the secret hideout of marauding pirates. For grades 6-9. 1998. Wish Me Luck RC 47232 by James Heneghan read by John Lescault 1 cassette When the Nazis start bombing Liverpool, England, twelve- year-old Jamie Monaghan and the two children next door are evacuated to Canada aboard the passenger liner City of Benares. On the fifth day at sea, a German U-boat torpedos the ship. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 1997. Braille Cast Two Shadows: The American Revolution in the South BR 12748 by Ann Rinaldi 2 volumes South Carolina colony, 1780. Caroline Whitaker, fourteen, is a virtual house prisoner of the British after her rebel father is jailed. Men from both sides maraud through the countryside spreading terror. But she and her slave grandmother venture out to rescue Caroline's brother Johnny. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 1998. Crazy Horse's Vision BR 13064 by Joseph Bruchac 1 volume A story based on the life of the quiet and generous Lakota youth who grew up to be a courageous warrior and leader. It explains how he sought a vision to help his people and received his adult name, Crazy Horse, from his father. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2000. Dark Shade BR 12634 by Jane Louise Curry 1 volume When Maggie, sixteen, follows her friend Kip into the forest, she doesn't expect to be transported back in time. But she becomes involved in the French and Indian War of 1758. Kip wants to remain with the Lenap‚ Indians, but Maggie is afraid of changing history. For grades 6-9. 1998. Dear Austin: Letters from the Underground Railroad BR 12562 by Elvira Woodruff 1 volume In 1853, Levi writes letters to his older brother about his adventures in Pennsylvania. Then Darcy--the sister of Levi's African American friend Jupiter--disappears, so Levi and Jupiter head south to search the slave markets for her. Levi recounts his subsequent experiences with the Underground Railroad. Sequel to Dear Levi...(BR 10365). For grades 4-7. 1998. The Drums of Noto Hanto BR 13002 by J. Alison James 1 volume Villagers in ancient Japan use their wits to avert an attack by a fleet of samurai warriors. Relying on their mighty drums, masks of bark and seaweed, and beach bonfires, residents frighten off the invaders. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Echohawk BR 12923 by Lynda Durrant 1 volume In 1738 four-year-old Jonathan is abducted by Mohican warriors and renamed Echohawk. The boy adapts well to his new family. Then at age twelve he and his brother are sent to an English school, where he discovers his earlier heritage. Prequel to Turtle Clan Journey (BR 12924). For grades 5-8. 1996. Faraway Summer BR 11930 by Johanna Hurwitz 1 volume In 1910, orphaned Dossi, twelve, lives with her seamstress sister, Ruthi, in a New York tenement. Ruthi signs Dossi up for a Fresh Air Fund vacation on a Vermont farm. Dossi knows the family members are puzzled by her Jewish customs, but she can't understand why the daughter is so unfriendly to her. For grades 5-8. 1998. Good Night, Maman BR 13026 by Norma Fox Mazer 1 volume After spending years fleeing the Nazis in war-torn Europe, Karin Levi, twelve, and her fourteen-year-old brother, Marc, reach a refugee camp in Oswego, New York. They gradually learn English and assimilate into American society. Karin writes letters to her mother until Marc informs his sister of her death. For grades 5-8. 1999. The House of Wisdom BR 13001 by Florence Parry Heide and Judith Heide Gilliland 1 volume Based on the true story of Ishaq, a young boy in ninth- century Baghdad. When the caliph sends him on an expedition in search of books for the House of Wisdom, Ishaq enjoys his journey. But his greatest discovery is the power of the written word. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1999. The Kite Fighters BR 12840 by Linda Sue Park 1 volume Seoul, Korea, 1473. Eleven-year-old Young-sup realizes his skill in kite flying, while his older brother Kee-sup demonstrates his talent in designing and building beautiful kites. As they prepare to enter the New Year's competition, their very young king approaches them with some astonishing requests. For grades 4-7. 2000. Mr. Revere and I: Being an Account of Certain Episodes in the Career of Paul Revere, Esq., as Recently Revealed by His Horse, Scheherazade, Late Pride of His Royal Majesty's 14th Regiment of Foot BR 12338 by Robert Lawson 1 volume An unconventional account of the American Revolution by the horse who becomes part of the Revere family and takes Paul on his midnight ride. For grades 6-9. 1953. Number the Stars BR 12658 by Lois Lowry 1 volume (Reissue) During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen learns the meaning of bravery. She and her family take risks to help her Jewish friend Ellen Rosen as the Nazis are persecuting the Danish Jews. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1989. Orphan Journey Home BR 12876 by Liza Ketchum 1 volume In 1828 Jesse, twelve, and Moses, thirteen, are returning with their parents and two younger siblings from their failed Illinois farm to grandmother's house in Kentucky. When both parents die on the trip, the children must escape the usual orphans' fate of becoming indentured servants. For grades 5-8. 2000. The Sacrifice BR 12674 by Diane Matcheck 1 volume Weak One, a Crow girl, is captured by the Pawnees and taken to their camp, where she is cared for by Wolfstar. The two have feelings for each other--until it is time for Weak One to become a human sacrifice. Can she escape? For grades 6-9. 1998. Turtle Clan Journey BR 12924 by Lynda Durrant 1 volume In this sequel to Echohawk (BR12923), the English boy raised with the Mohicans continues to feel the conflict of his dual heritage. Captured and sent to live with his aunt in Albany, Echohawk escapes and makes a perilous journey to Ohio with his Mohican father and brother. For grades 5-8. 1999. Holidays Cassettes December RC 48294 by Eve Bunting read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Simon and his mother live in a cardboard box. They don't have much, but they offer to share what they have with an old woman who has even less. She spends Christmas Eve with them, but the next morning she is gone. By the next Christmas, their luck has changed. For grades 2-4. 1997. Eloise at Christmastime; Eloise in Moscow RC 49857 by Kay Thompson read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Two complete stories about the mischievous six-year-old who lives at the Plaza Hotel. Eloise enjoys Christmas in her own inimitable way, spreading cheer and giving gifts to the staff. And, when Eloise and Nanny visit Moscow, she is undaunted by language or cultural barriers. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1958. The Family under the Bridge RC 48442 by Natalie Savage Carlson read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette (Reissue) Armand, an adventurous old hobo, lives under a bridge in Paris. One December day he arrives there to discover three redheaded children and a dog. Armand cares for the young Calcets while their mother works. During one of their escapades around the city, they tell Santa Claus they want a real home. For grades 3-6. 1958. The Fourth Wise Man: Based on the Story by Henry Van Dyke RC 48375 retold by Susan Summers read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Artaban plans to join the three wise men on their journey to honor the Christ child, but he is delayed because he stops to help a dying man. He goes on alone seeking the King of the Jews for many years and helping strangers on the way. For grades K-3. 1997. How the Grinch Stole Christmas RC 47536 by Dr. Seuss read by Bob Askey 1 cassette (Reissue) The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, tries to abolish Christmas by stealing all the presents from the people in the valley. For grades K-3. 1957. Jeremy's Dreidel RC 48390 by Ellie Gellman read by David Elias 1 cassette Jeremy's art class at the Jewish center is making dreidels for Hanukkah. Each child can design one. Jeremy plans to use a special design for his father, who is blind. For grades 3- 6 and older readers. 1992. The Littlest Angel RC 48101 by Charles Tazewell read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Only four years old when he arrives in heaven, the Littlest Angel has difficulties adjusting to his new home and managing his halo and wings. But his biggest problem is deciding on a special gift for the Christ child's birth. For grades K-3. 1946. The Quiet Little Woman; Tilly's Christmas; Rosa's Tale: Three Enchanting Christmas Stories RC 50119 by Louisa May Alcott read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Stories by Alcott from the 1870s. In The Quiet Little Woman, thirteen-year-old Patty, an orphan, dreams of being adopted but is placed as a servant in the large Murray household. Through Aunt Jane's intervention on Christmas day, the Murrays begin to appreciate Patty's loving nature. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999. Braille The Family under the Bridge BR 12223 by Natalie Savage Carlson 1 volume (Reissue) Armand, an adventurous old hobo, lives under a bridge in Paris. One December day he arrives there to discover three redheaded children and a dog. Armand cares for the young Calcets while their mother works. During one of their escapades around the city, they tell Santa Claus they want a real home. For grades 3-6. 1958. Jeremy's Dreidel BR 12254 by Ellie Gellman 1 volume Jeremy's art class at the Jewish center is making dreidels for Hanukkah. Each child can design one. Jeremy plans to use a special design for his father, who is blind. For grades 3- 6 and older readers. 1992. Marvin's Best Christmas Present Ever BR 12128 by Katherine Paterson 1 volume Christmas is coming, and Marvin wants to make a nicer present than the one he made for his parents last year. Finally he decides to make a big wreath to hang on the end of their house trailer. But when Christmas is past, he doesn't want the wreath taken down. For grades K-3. 1997. Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas BR 13200 by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Craig Sharmat 1 volume Nate the Great drops everything when his neighbor Annie's large scary dog, Fang, needs a mystery solved. Fang's mother sends him a card every Christmas, but this year's hasn't arrived and Fang is unhappy. For grades 2-4. 1996. The Quiet Little Woman; Tilly's Christmas; Rosa's Tale: Three Enchanting Christmas Stories BR 12725 by Louisa May Alcott 1 volume Stories by Alcott from the 1870s. In The Quiet Little Woman, thirteen-year-old Patty, an orphan, dreams of being adopted but is placed as a servant in the large Murray household. Through Aunt Jane's intervention on Christmas day, the Murrays begin to appreciate Patty's loving nature. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999. Humor Cassettes The Adventures of Captain Underpants: An Epic Novel RC 49974 by Dav Pilkey read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Two mischievous fourth graders, George and Harold, enjoy writing their own comic books about superhero Captain Underpants, who flies around in his underwear. Then one day they hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is Captain Underpants, and they have some amazing adventures with him. For grades 2-4. 1997. Annabel the Actress Starring in Gorilla My Dreams RC 50048 by Ellen Conford read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Annabel runs an ad each week offering her services as an actress. When she finally gets a call, Annabel is slightly disappointed that her role is to be a gorilla at a birthday party. But she is determined to be the best gorilla possible. Beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 1999. The Chicken Doesn't Skate RC 49708 by Gordon Korman read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette When Henrietta, a chicken involved in a science fair project on the food chain, becomes the popular mascot of the school's hockey team, people get stirred up. A hockey star, a computer nerd, and an animal-rights activist join the fray in deciding Henrietta's fate. For grades 4-7. 1996. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs RC 50751 by Judi Barrett read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette (Reissue) Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow, where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse. For grades K-3. 1978. Five Novels: Alan Mendelsohn, the Boy from Mars; Slaves of Spiegel; The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death; The Last Guru; Young Adult Novel RC 49136 by Daniel Pinkwater read by John Polk 3 cassettes Collection of five complete novels of wacky humor originally published between 1978 and 1982. Alan Mendelsohn, a new boy at Bat Masterson Junior High, instigates a student riot over whether he is from Mars. When he is suspended, his friend Leonard Neeble finagles some time off too. For grades 5-8. 1997. The Giggler Treatment RC 51050 by Roddy Doyle read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette The small furry Gigglers' favorite punishment for adults who are unfair to children is to place dog poo in their path. Now the Gigglers are after Mr. Mack and plan to use his family's dog, Rover (who can talk), to supply the poo. But perhaps they are making a mistake. For grades 2-4. 2000. The Great Brain RC 50191 by John D. Fitzgerald read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette (Reissue) Tom Fitzgerald, known as "the Great Brain," has swindled practically every kid in Adenville, Utah. But he also uses his brain power to rescue two friends from death in a cave and to teach a Greek boy how to fight off the neighborhood bully. For grades 4-7. 1967. The Hoboken Chicken Emergency RC 49681 by Daniel Pinkwater read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette (Reissue) Arthur Bobowicz goes to pick up his family's Thanksgiving turkey at the butcher's and finds it's not there because of a mix-up. But resourceful Arthur ends up with a choice chicken--it just happens to weigh 266 pounds and cannot be returned. For grades 3-6. 1977. I Love You, Stinky Face RC 48509 by Lisa McCourt read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette When Mama tucks her little boy into bed, he has a few questions. He wants to know what she would do if he were a big scary ape, a smelly skunk, a meat-eating dinosaur, or maybe a green alien. Mama, of course, assures him she will love him no matter what. For grades K-3. 1997. I Was a Third Grade Science Project RC 46918 by Mary Jane Auch read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Josh's best friend Brian comes up with an odd idea for their science fair project: hypnotizing Brian's dog, Arful, into thinking he's a cat. After a few sessions with the crystal, Arful may not feel like a cat, but Josh certainly does! For grades 2-4. 1998. Jack on the Tracks: Four Seasons of Fifth Grade RC 49324 by Jack Gantos read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette In this prequel to Heads or Tails (RC 46344), Jack and his family move to Florida. Despite trying to be adult, Jack is accidentally involved in multiple cat deaths, worried that he is too obsessed with grossness, and forced by his angry sister to stand naked by the tracks. For grades 5-8. 1999. Meet Calliope Day RC 47317 by Charles Haddad read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Calliope is the type of girl who wears plastic fangs while fantasizing about biting necks, collects Barbie heads to throw at trick-or-treaters, and stages a food fight to sneak out of the after-school program. When she becomes convinced that her grumpy old neighbor is a witch, Calliope decides she would be a perfect friend. For grades 3-6. 1998. My Life as a Fifth-Grade Comedian RC 50797 by Elizabeth Levy read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Class clown Bobby is on the verge of being sent to an alternative school because of his disruptive behavior. Recognizing that Bobby needs help channeling his sense of humor, his teacher encourages him to organize a laugh-off contest at school. For grades 4-7. 1997. Never Trust a Dead Man RC 49395 by Vivian Vande Velde read by Robert Sams 1 cassette In this medieval mystery story, Selwyn is accused of murdering his rival Farold. As punishment, the villagers seal him in the burial cave with Farold's corpse. But a witch arrives and, in exchange for Selwyn's servitude, brings Farold back to life as an annoying bat. For grades 6- 9. 1999. Sideways Stories from Wayside School RC 48595 by Louis Sachar read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Thirty humorous stories about the students and teachers from the top floor of a school accidentally built sideways with thirty classrooms stacked on top of each other. Prequel to Wayside School Is Falling Down (RC 48596). For grades 3-6. 1978. The Sixth Grade Nickname Game RC 49111 by Gordon Korman read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Best friends Jeff and Wiley enjoy picking nicknames that stick, but occasionally their game backfires. Their new teacher may be fired because class Six B, the "dim bulbs," failed their practice reading test. To prove they aren't so dim, they need to pass the test and save their teacher. For grades 3-6. 1998. Smart Dog RC 49623 by Vivian Vande Velde read by Abigail Dorn 1 cassette Fifth-grader Amy meets a polite talking dog on her way to school. Sherlock turns out to be a science experiment, fleeing from the lab that planned to dissect him. Amy gets into trouble for lying to keep Sherlock, but in the end he protects her from the class bully. For grades 4-7. 1998. Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger RC 48597 by Louis Sachar read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette The students on the thirtieth story of the school built sideways have a series of unusual substitute teachers. Sequel to Wayside School Is Falling Down (RC 48596). For grades 3-6. 1995. When Zachary Beaver Came to Town RC 49406 by Kimberly Willis Holt read by Robert Sams 1 cassette Summer in Antler, Texas, is bittersweet for thirteen-year- old Toby. His mother leaves for a country music contest, his best friend's brother is killed in the Vietnam War, and the fattest boy in the world, Zachary Beaver, is stranded in Antler. For grades 6-9. National Book Award. 1999. Braille Beetles, Lightly Toasted BR 12391 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 1 volume Andy really wants to win a fifth-grade essay contest on conservation, and he especially wants to beat his cousin Jack. Andy's idea involves testing recipes using handy critters--like beetles and worms--on unsuspecting eaters. The results surprise him. For grades 3-6. 1987. Buttons BR 13070 by Brock Cole 1 volume When an old man eats so much that his britches burst and his buttons pop into the fire, his three daughters think up different plans for replacing them. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. Come Back, Amelia Bedelia BR 12067 by Peggy Parish 1 volume Amelia Bedelia cannot keep a job because she does exactly as she is instructed. For example, as an office clerk Amelia jumps up and down on letters that she is asked to stamp. For K-3. 1971. The Great Brain BR 13165 by John D. Fitzgerald 1 volume (Reissue) Tom Fitzgerald, known as "the Great Brain," has swindled practically every kid in Adenville, Utah. But he also uses his brain power to rescue two friends from death in a cave and to teach a Greek boy how to fight off the neighborhood bully. For grades 4-7. 1967. How to Catch an Elephant BR 13014 by Amy Schwartz 1 volume To catch an elephant, you need three cakes, two raisins, one telescope, and a pair of tweezers. Then you ask Uncle Jack to show you "the place where elephants go." And remember-- elephants love raisins, not cakes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1998. The Huckabuck Family: And How They Raised Popcorn in Nebraska and Quit and Came Back BR 12050 by Carl Sandburg 1 volume When Pony Pony Huckabuck finds a Chinese silver slipper buckle in a squash, her parents say it is a sign their luck will change one way or another. That very night a fire starts popping the popcorn harvest on their farm. One of the Rootabaga Stories, first published in 1923. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish BR 13073 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume (Reissue) Nonsense verses for beginning readers feature such creatures as Yinks, Zeds, Gacks, Yops, Gox, and Wumps. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1960. Mystery Cassettes The Case of the Lion Dance: Chinatown Mystery, Volume 2 RC 50506 by Laurence Yep read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette In this sequel to The Case of the Goblin Pearls (RC 46951), Lily and her actress great-aunt Tiger Lil are attending the opening of a friend's restaurant when charity funds are stolen. The duo searches for the thief in San Francisco's Chinatown. For grades 4-7. 1998. The Ghost of Fossil Glen RC 47637 by Cynthia DeFelice read by Liz Solar 1 cassette Stuck on the face of a cliff while looking for fossils, sixth-grader Allie is guided to safety by a mysterious voice. Other strange happenings lead Allie to believe she is dealing with a ghost--of a girl not unlike herself. For grades 4-6. 1998. The Hidden Staircase RC 50915 by Carolyn Keene read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette (Reissue) Nancy Drew visits the family mansion of a close friend to discover the source of untraceable music, thumps, creaking noises, and eerie shadows. For grades 3-6. 1930. Max the Mighty RC 48951 by Rodman Philbrick read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette In this sequel to Freak the Mighty (RC 38800), fourteen- year-old Maxwell Kane helps a young girl--nicknamed "Worm" because she loves to read--escape from her abusive stepfather. Max runs away with Worm to the distant town of Chivalry, Montana, searching for her biological father. For grades 6-9. 1998. The Mystery of the Purple Pool RC 51133 by Gertrude Chandler Warner read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Their grandfather is in New York on a business trip, and the Aldens have come along to do some sightseeing. Instead, they end up investigating mysteries plaguing the hotel--the swimming pool is purple, sugar and salt have switched places in the dining room, and the elevator stops between floors. For grades 3-6. 1994. Never Trust a Dead Man RC 49395 by Vivian Vande Velde read by Robert Sams 1 cassette In this medieval mystery story, Selwyn is accused of murdering his rival Farold. As punishment, the villagers seal him in the burial cave with Farold's corpse. But a witch arrives and, in exchange for Selwyn's servitude, brings Farold back to life as an annoying bat. For grades 6- 9. 1999. The Pet Shop Mystery RC 51169 by Gertrude Chandler Warner read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette When the owner of the Pretty Bird Pet Shop has to take a few days off, she asks the Alden children to help her new employee, Mr. Fowler, take care of the animals. The children soon discover Mr. Fowler is involved in an illegal scheme. For grades 3-6. 1996. Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief RC 46780 by Wendelin Van Draanen read by Anne Mullen 1 cassette Samantha (Sammy) Keyes starts seventh grade in a couple of days, but in the meantime she is stuck in the apartment where she lives with her grandmother. Needing something to do, Sammy spends time looking out the window through a pair of binoculars. When she sees a burglary take place in the "seedy" hotel across the street, Sammy gets involved and in trouble. For grades 6-9. 1998. Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man RC 49112 by Wendelin Van Draanen read by Abigail Dorn 1 cassette Halloween night turns out to be especially frightening for seventh grader Sammy and two girlfriends when a skeleton rushes by them near a creepy house. The front door opens, revealing a fire. Sammy puts it out and finds a tied-up masked man. Now Sammy has a mystery to investigate. For grades 5-8. 1998. The Secret of the Old Clock RC 50914 by Carolyn Keene read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette (Reissue) When Nancy Drew witnesses a near-accident on a country road, she becomes involved with a missing will and the theft of some valuable silver pieces. For grades 3-6. 1930. The Serial Sneak Thief: A Felicity Snell Mystery RC 47220 by E.W. Hildick read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Felicity Snell used to be a private investigator, but now she's a children's librarian. She and the Junior Library Mystery Club are hosting a contest that involves finding clues in the library. But the club members have a real case to solve when a thief called Chameleon steals a valuable document. For grades 4-7. 1997. Stage Fright: A Sebastian Barth Mystery RC 48799 by James Howe read by Bruce Nelson 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Sebastian Barth is in a play at the local theater with his mother's former college roommate Michaele Caraway--now a famous movie star. But when Michaele starts receiving threatening notes and backstage accidents occur, Sebastian has to find the culprit quickly. For grades 4-7. 1986. The Vandemark Mummy RC 47047 by Cynthia Voigt read by Bruce Nelson 2 cassettes A quiet summer in a new place turns dangerous when not only an Egyptian mummy disappears, but also Althea, daughter of the recently appointed curator of the Egyptian collection. Althea's younger brother, Phineas, wants to solve the case, but more urgently wants to find Althea. Some strong language. For grades 5-8. 1991. Wolf Stalker RC 50778 by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette Troy, the Landons' new temporary foster child, still insists his mother would not have abandoned him and that she must be in danger somewhere. He angrily accompanies the Landon children and their parents to Yellowstone National Park, where Mrs. Landon, a wildlife veterinarian, has been sent to investigate a wolf attack. For grades 4-7. 1997. Braille The Bungalow Mystery BR 12808 by Carolyn Keene 1 volume Nancy Drew has a terrifying experience in a deserted bungalow, while trying to help a friend in trouble. For grades 3-6. 1930. Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander BR 12686 by Donald J. Sobol 1 volume Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown helps his dad, the police chief, solve ten new cases involving, among other things, dead cockroaches, surfboards, bananas, and peacock eggs. For grades 3-6. 1999. The Hidden Staircase BR 12807 by Carolyn Keene 1 volume Nancy Drew visits the family mansion of a close friend to discover the source of untraceable music, thumps, creaking noises, and eerie shadows. For grades 3-6. 1930. It's My Life BR 11923 by Michael Harrison 1 volume Martin's mother had ordered him straight home from school. When she calls to check on him, Martin reaches for the phone only to have someone grab him from behind. So begins Martin's kidnapping, which becomes more and more bizarre as he realizes just who his enemies really are. For grades 6-9. 1997. The Mystery at Lilac Inn BR 12943 by Carolyn Keene 1 volume Nancy Drew becomes involved in the mystery of a haunted inn and learns to her dismay that someone is impersonating her. For grades 3-6. 1930. Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas BR 13200 by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Craig Sharmat 1 volume Nate the Great drops everything when his neighbor Annie's large scary dog, Fang, needs a mystery solved. Fang's mother sends him a card every Christmas, but this year's hasn't arrived and Fang is unhappy. For grades 2-4. 1996. Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt BR 12832 by Majorie Weinman Sharmat 1 volume Detective Nate takes a break from handing out Halloween candy to look for his friend Rosamond's cat, Little Hex. After searching a haunted house and thinking long and hard, Nate realizes where Little Hex must be. For grades 2-4. 1989. The Secret of the Old Clock BR 12806 by Carolyn Keene 1 volume When Nancy Drew witnesses a near-accident on a country road, she becomes involved with a missing will and the theft of some valuable silver pieces. For grades 3-6. 1930. Scary Stories Cassettes The Face in the Mirror RC 49754 by Stephanie S. Tolan read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette Teenager Jared Kingsley's actress mother sends him to live with his father, a famous director, whom he has never known. His father, stepmother, and obnoxious half brother are performing a play in a reputedly haunted opera house. There Jared discovers his innate acting ability--and a sinister ghost. For grades 5-8. 1998. Ghost of a Hanged Man RC 49412 by Vivian Vande Velde read by John Polk 1 cassette As he is sentenced to hang for murder, outlaw Jake Barnette vows to wreak vengeance on his accusers. Some months later a fortune-teller warns the sheriff's children of impending danger but also assures them that love will save them. That prediction is borne out in a terrifying but redemptive conclusion. For grades 4-8. 1998. Great Ghost Stories RC 50072 selected by Barry Moser read by Tom Martin 1 cassette Thirteen classic spooky stories by such authors as H.G. Wells, Madeleine L'Engle, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle, and H.P. Lovecraft. In "The Monkey's Paw" a magical talisman delivers three wishes to its owner. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1998. The Mystery of Mineral Gorge: A Cobtown Story from the Diaries of Lucky Hart RC 50928 by Julia Van Nutt read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Cobtown, USA; 1845. When eerie shrieking sounds begin emerging from Mineral Gorge, even the brave ten-year-old Lucky Hart is scared. Citizens hold a town meeting and decide to send a search party to investigate the horrible noise. Their discovery brings quite a surprise. For grades K-3. 1999. Night of the Living Dummy: Goosebumps RC 49066 by R.L. Stine read by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette When Lindy Powell finds a ventriloquist's dummy in a dumpster, she names him Slappy and works on an act to perform at children's birthday parties. Her twin sister, Kris, is jealous until she has a dummy too, but then some weird things start happening. For grades 4-7. 1993. Nightmare Hour RC 50080 by R.L. Stine read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Ten scary short stories with mysterious endings. In "Alien Candy" Walter was happy with being invited to join an after- school science fiction club--but that was before snacktime. In "Nightmare Inn" Jillian's mom buys a haunted hotel--and leaves the girl alone in it. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999. There's a Dead Person Following My Sister Around RC 49632 by Vivian Vande Velde read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Ted, eleven, gets scared when his five-year-old sister Vicki's imaginary friends turn out to be ghosts. From an old family diary, Ted learns that the spirits were fugitive slaves who drowned in his backyard along the Underground Railroad. Can Ted bring them peace? For grades 5-8. 1999. The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder RC 48887 by John Bellairs and Brad Strickland read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When Lewis Barnavelt and his Uncle Jonathan, a wizard, visit the family manor in England, Lewis and the housekeeper's son Bertram find a secret place inside a neglected maze. Dislodging a brick in a vault, they unknowingly let loose a sinister force that endangers them. For grades 5-8. 1993. Braille Don't Read This! And Other Tales of the Unnatural BR 13041 2 volumes An international collection of eleven spooky stories by such authors as Susan Cooper. In "Fingers on the Back of the Neck," Australian writer Margaret Mahy tells about a young boy's growing resentment of his wealthy great-grandmother's affectionate touch as they walk together on a wooden jetty. For grades 6-9. 1998. School Cassettes The Adventures of Captain Underpants: An Epic Novel RC 49974 by Dav Pilkey read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Two mischievous fourth graders, George and Harold, enjoy writing their own comic books about superhero Captain Underpants, who flies around in his underwear. Then one day they hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is Captain Underpants, and they have some amazing adventures with him. For grades 2-4. 1997. Alice in Lace RC 47113 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette In this prequel to Outrageously Alice (RC 45568) and sequel to Alice the Brave (RC 44063), the new health teacher gives Alice and her friends some unusual assignments. Alice and Patrick are to portray a couple planning their wedding, Pamela is to portray a pregnant teen, and Elizabeth is to portray a person buying a car. For grades 6-9. 1996. Andy and Tamika RC 49523 by David A. Adler read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette While Andy impatiently waits for his new sibling to be born and his friend Tamika to move in, he befriends a stray kitten at school and offers his multiplying gerbils as carnival prizes. This beginning chapter book is a sequel to The Many Troubles of Andy Russell (RC 49522). For grades 2- 4. 1999. The Chicken Doesn't Skate RC 49708 by Gordon Korman read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette When Henrietta, a chicken involved in a science fair project on the food chain, becomes the popular mascot of the school's hockey team, people get stirred up. A hockey star, a computer nerd, and an animal-rights activist join the fray in deciding Henrietta's fate. For grades 4-7. 1996. Dork in Disguise RC 50111 by Carol Gorman read by Chris Parente 1 cassette Starting sixth grade as a new student, brainy Jerry Flack tries to change his image from "dork" to "cool." But pretending gets complicated, and he finds he would prefer to wear his glasses, join the science team, and be with Brenda- -the girl he really likes. For grades 4-7. 1999. Emily in Love RC 49411 by Susan Goldman Rubin read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette In this sequel to Emily Good as Gold (RC 39529), Emily, slightly retarded, is now fourteen years old and mainstreamed to a regular high school. She wants to look and behave like the other kids and have dates but after socializing with different classmates Emily decides who is a true friend. For grades 6-9. 1997. Emily's First 100 Days of School RC 50435 by Rosemary Wells read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Starting with the number one for the first day of school, Emily Bunny learns the numbers up to one hundred in many different ways. For grades K-3. 2000. Expecting the Unexpected RC 49204 by Mavis Jukes read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Twelve-year-old River is dismayed when the detailed lectures by Nurse Furley in their Human Interaction class make her suspect that someone she knows is secretly pregnant. Meanwhile, she and her classmates try to win best class even as they play daily pranks on their teacher. For grades 6-9. 1996. Flying Solo RC 47723 by Ralph Fletcher read by Carol Dines 1 cassette The sixth graders in Mr. Fabiano's class are amazed when they realize that the substitute teacher is not going to show up. Instead of reporting the absence, the students decide to run the class themselves for the day. For grades 5-8. 1998. The Heart of a Chief RC 49205 by Joseph Bruchac read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Chris Nicola has his share of ups and downs starting sixth grade at the junior high and at home on the Penacook reservation. Chris uses his pride in his heritage to good advantage and finds himself emerging as a leader. For grades 5-8. 1998. Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! RC 47527 by Dr. Seuss and Jack Prelutsky read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette The teachers at Diffendoofer School are different: they teach listening, smelling, laughing, and even yelling. But can their pupils pass the special test to show their school is the best? Also presents the history of this book, begun by Dr. Seuss and completed by Jack Prelutsky. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1998. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key RC 48254 by Jack Gantos read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette When Joey's medication for attention deficit disorder wears off during the school day, he forgets that his house key is not on a string and swallows it. Joey continues to cause problems for his classmates and himself while his mother and his teachers try to help him. For grades 5-8. 1998. Jonah the Whale RC 46613 by Susan Shreve read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Because of his large size, eleven-year-old Jonah is nicknamed "the whale" at his new school. In order to make friends, Jonah tells everyone that he is a talk-show host and suddenly has to prove it. With great determination and resourcefulness, he succeeds. For grades 4-7. 1998. The Kid in the Red Jacket RC 47699 by Barbara Park read by Randy Wieck 1 cassette Ten-year-old Howard is miserable when his family moves from Arizona to Massachusetts in the middle of the school year. Being the new kid at school is as bad as he expects, and to make matters worse, his first-grade neighbor Molly decides to make him her best friend. For grades 4-7. 1987. The Landry News RC 49680 by Andrew Clements read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette Fifth-grader Cara Landry, frustrated with her burned-out teacher, Mr. Larson, publishes a class newspaper criticizing him. Upset at first, he later decides to use her article as a tool for teaching first amendment issues. When the principal tries to fire Mr. Larson, the class rushes to his defense. For grades 4-7. 1999. Losers, Inc. RC 47912 by Claudia Mills read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Sixth-grader Ethan and his friend Julius have jokingly formed a club for losers, but Ethan can't help comparing himself unfavorably to his older brother, who excels in both sports and schoolwork. And when Ethan develops a crush on a student teacher, he begins making an effort at school for the first time. For grades 3-6. 1997. The Many Troubles of Andy Russell RC 49522 by David A. Adler read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette In this prequel to Andy and Tamika (RC 49523), fourth-grader Andy has a lot to worry about. His gerbils are loose, his mother is expecting a baby, and his good friend Tamika wants to move in with him while her parents recover from an accident. A beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 1998. Marvin Redpost: A Flying Birthday Cake? RC 51063 by Louis Sachar read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette One night Marvin sees what looks like a glowing green birthday cake streaking across the sky. The following Monday an unusual boy named Joe Normal joins Marvin's class at school. The other kids make fun of Joe's odd habits, but Marvin befriends him. For grades 2-4. 1999. My Angelica RC 47982 by Carol Lynch Williams read by Carol Dines 1 cassette High school sophomore Sage is always writing romance stories about a perfect heroine she calls Angelica. The only problem is that Sage's writing is awful. Her best friend, George, doesn't want to hurt her feelings when she enters the school's writing contest; he is secretly in love with her. For grades 5-8. 1999. No Effect RC 48940 by Daniel Hayes read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Eighth graders aren't usually on the high school wrestling team, but the coach needs more light-weight wrestlers and soon Tyler and Lymie are in training. For Tyler the physical pain of the sport parallels the emotional turmoil of his crush on a teacher. Sequel to Eye of the Beholder (RC 42919). For grades 6-9. 1994. Ramona's World RC 49639 by Beverly Cleary read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Ramona Quimby, age nine, is starting fourth grade in Mrs. Meacham's class with new friend Daisy and old friend Yard Ape. Ramona also has fun at home with her big sister Beezus and a new baby sister, Roberta. Sequel to Ramona Forever (RC 23106). For grades 3-6. 1999. Rope Burn RC 47285 by Jan Siebold read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Richard likes to write, but he always has trouble with homework assignments. Now he has to create a composition showing how a proverb illustrates something in his life. Richard easily writes nine stories about his parents' divorce and moving into a new neighborhood. For grades 4-7. 1998. School Trouble for Andy Russell RC 49524 by David A. Adler read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette In this sequel to Andy and Tamika (RC 49523), Andy is thrilled when his fourth-grade teacher, Ms. Roman, gets sick. Now he won't be picked on for daydreaming! But much to Andy's dismay, the substitute teacher blames him for pranks played by other students. A beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 1999. Seal Island School RC 49175 by Susan Bartlett read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette There are only forty-nine residents on Seal Island, and just six students in school. The students have a new teacher every year because teachers find the island too lonely. But Pru, who celebrates her ninth birthday with a big surprise, hopes she can persuade Miss Sparling to stay. For grades 2- 4. 1999. Sideways Stories from Wayside School RC 48595 by Louis Sachar read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Thirty humorous stories about the students and teachers from the top floor of a school accidentally built sideways with thirty classrooms stacked on top of each other. Prequel to Wayside School Is Falling Down (RC 48596). For grades 3-6. 1978. Sir Galahad, Mr. Longfellow, and Me RC 47223 by Betty Horvath read by Liz Solar 1 cassette When Emily starts the sixth grade in 1938 in her Missouri school, she gets some big surprises. Her best school friend has moved, and the new teacher is a man. When Emily fibs to him that she writes poetry, her teacher asks her to bring in a poem--every day. For grades 3-6. 1998. The Sixth Grade Nickname Game RC 49111 by Gordon Korman read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Best friends Jeff and Wiley enjoy picking nicknames that stick, but occasionally their game backfires. Their new teacher may be fired because class Six B, the "dim bulbs," failed their practice reading test. To prove they aren't so dim, they need to pass the test and save their teacher. For grades 3-6. 1998. Song Lee and the Hamster Hunt RC 48376 by Suzy Kline read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Song Lee's hamster has been living in Room 2B for several weeks, but one morning the class discovers that Yi has escaped from his cage. Someone forgot to fasten the hook on the door. The teacher shows the group how to make posters asking for help in finding Yi. For grades K-3. 1994. Spaceman RC 47537 by Jane Cutler read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Fifth grade is a nightmare for Gary. He is failing everything, and the other kids make fun of him. When he is transferred into a "special ed" class, Gary thinks things will be even worse. But his new classmates are friendly, his odd teacher is encouraging, and learning is much easier with the help of recorded books. For grades 4-7. 1997. Standing Up to Mr. O. RC 47965 by Claudia Mills read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Maggie's favorite teacher is Mr. O. in biology, but when the dissection assignment draws near, Maggie becomes more and more sure she can't kill a worm. This leads to Maggie becoming a vegetarian, writing an essay on her views, and plotting to save the class frog. For grades 5-8. 1998. Starting School RC 47327 by Johanna Hurwitz read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Twins Marcus and Marius Cott aren't happy about having to be in separate kindergarten classes. But their teachers soon realize how happy they are not to have both twins in their class. As each twin argues that he has the best teacher, the teachers argue about which twin is the worse one. And when the teachers decide to swap twins for a day, the twins also decide to swap teachers. For grades 2-4. 1998. Starting School with an Enemy RC 49882 by Elisa Carbone read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Worried about finding friends when she moves from Maine to Maryland, fifth-grader Sarah gets off to a bad start by making an enemy of a boy. After repeatedly getting into trouble at school, she takes the advice of her older brother and learns to get along. For grades 4-7. 1998. Thank You, Mr. Falker RC 47130 by Patricia Polacco read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Fictionalized account of the artist-author's struggle to learn how to read as a child. Finally a fifth-grade teacher, Mr. Falker, comes to her rescue and gives her special lessons. For grades 2-4. 1998. Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger RC 48597 by Louis Sachar read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette The students on the thirtieth story of the school built sideways have a series of unusual substitute teachers. Sequel to Wayside School Is Falling Down (RC 48596). For grades 3-6. 1995. Wayside School Is Falling Down RC 48596 by Louis Sachar read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Thirty more stories about the strange happenings at the school built thirty stories high. In "Another Story about Socks," Sharie brings a hobo to class for show-and-tell. Sequel to Sideways Stories from Wayside School (RC 48595). For grades 3-6. 1989. A Year with Butch and Spike RC 46782 by Gail Gauthier read by Anne Mullen 1 cassette Honor student Jasper Gordon is dismayed to learn that he has to sit between the incorrigible Couture cousins, Butch and Spike, in his sixth-grade class. Mrs. McNulty is the strictest teacher in the school; she even humiliates pupils in front of their friends. After months of unfair treatment, Jasper is on the cousins' side in the classroom battle of wills. For grades 4-7. 1998. You're a Brave Man, Julius Zimmerman RC 49596 by Claudia Mills read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette In this sequel to Losers, Inc. (RC 47912), Julius Zimmerman's mother insists that he register for summer- school French, work a baby-sitting job, and read extensively to become a better student. Though he falls short of his mother's expectations, Julius makes great strides over the summer. For grades 4-7. 1999. Zipper: The Kid with ADHD RC 46331 by Caroline Janover read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Eleven-year-old "Zipper" drives his little sister crazy because he can't sit still, even while he is eating. He is intelligent but seems to have too many thoughts running through his mind; he even forgets to do his homework and has to join an afterschool homework club. His parents and his teacher help Zipper cope with his attention-deficit disorder, known as ADHD. For grades 4-7. 1997. Zooman Sam RC 49065 by Lois Lowry read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette In preparing for Future Job Day at Sam Krupnik's nursery school, his parents and sister Anastasia help him put together a zookeeper's costume. In the process Sam learns to sound out some words. Companion to See You Around, Sam! (RC 43709). For grades 3-6. 1999. Braille Beetles, Lightly Toasted BR 12391 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 1 volume Andy really wants to win a fifth-grade essay contest on conservation, and he especially wants to beat his cousin Jack. Andy's idea involves testing recipes using handy critters--like beetles and worms--on unsuspecting eaters. The results surprise him. For grades 3-6. 1987. Frindle BR 12547 by Andrew Clements 1 volume In the fifth grade Nick has his first difficult class-- language arts with Mrs. Granger. He and his classmates decide to "beat her at her own game" by inventing a new word. They begin calling their pens "frindles," even though it means being on detention every day. For grades 3-6. 1996. Howie Bowles, Secret Agent BR 13129 by Kate Banks 1 volume In this easy chapter book, third grader Howie Bowles has to cope with attending yet another new school. So he decides to take on a new identity. He becomes Agent Bean Burger. And before long he has a real case to solve. For grades 2-4. 1999. Little Men BR 12486 by Louisa May Alcott 3 volumes (Reissue) Describes life at Plumfield, the progressive school established by Jo and her husband. Advanced theories of education mingle with the escapades of the students. Originally published in 1871. Sequel to Little Women (BR 11778). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1986. The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure BR 12157 by Hans Magnus Enzensberger 1 volume Robert is unhappy about math until the number devil shows up in his dreams and explains the secrets of numbers. By demonstrating the importance of zero and primary digits, the number devil helps Robert learn and understand complex concepts. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1998. 100th Day Worries BR 13069 by Margery Cuyler 1 volume Jessica is a worrier, and now her teacher wants each pupil to collect one hundred things to bring to class for the one- hundredth day of school. Jessica can't think of what to bring, and her assignment is due. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. Ramona's World BR 12609 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume Ramona Quimby, age nine, is starting fourth grade in Mrs. Meacham's class with new friend Daisy and old friend Yard Ape. Ramona also has fun at home with her big sister Beezus and a new baby sister, Roberta. Sequel to Ramona Forever (BR 6284). For grades 3-6. 1999. Zooman Sam BR 12537 by Lois Lowry 1 volume In preparing for Future Job Day at Sam Krupnik's nursery school, his parents and sister Anastasia help him put together a zookeeper's costume. In the process Sam learns to sound out some words. Companion to See You Around, Sam! (BR 10909). For grades 3-6. 1999. Science Fiction Cassettes Aliens Stole My Body RC 49530 by Bruce Coville read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette In this sequel to The Search for Snout (RC 49529) BKR, the "cruelest being in the universe," stole Rod Allbright's body to get his brain. Which is why Rod's brain is secretly transferred to a one-eyed alien named Seymour. How will Rod and his dad recover his body? For grades 4-7. 1998. The Blizzard Disaster RC 47066 by Peg Kehret read by Ray Dizefalo 1 cassette Minnesota, 1940. Janis Huff worries that her father may put down her blind horse. She and her family are unaware that they will soon be fighting for their lives in a huge blizzard. Meanwhile, two teens from the future plan a school research project about the storm and try to teleport themselves back to that day on the Huff farm. For grades 4- 7. 1998. Dolphin Island RC 49424 by Arthur C. Clarke read by Randy Davidson 1 cassette In this suspenseful science fiction tale, sixteen-year-old Johnny Clinton is rescued by dolphins after the hovership he had stowed away on crashed in the Pacific. For grades 6-9. 1963. Gathering Blue RC 51297 by Lois Lowry read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette When Kira is suddenly orphaned, the neighbors try to expel her because of her lame leg. Kira's talent for embroidery saves her life, but places her under the Council of Guardians, which also controls Thomas, a young woodcarver, and Jo, a little tyke with a wondrous voice. For grades 5-8. 2000. The Hermit Thrush Sings RC 49696 by Susan Butler read by Corrie James 2 cassettes The oppressive society that controls Earth after a giant meteor strike wants to institutionalize "defective" people. Leora, with a webbed left hand, fears being sent away. She joins a rebel group planning to overthrow the government and discovers a talent for communicating with a new species, birmbas. For grades 5-8. 1999. MapHead RC 47476 by Lesley Howarth read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette MapHead and his father travel from the Subtle World to England in search of MapHead's mother. He hopes to connect with her through entering the school that his human half- brother attends. But learning to act like a normal kid is quite a challenge. For grades 5-8. 1994. MapHead: The Return RC 47477 by Lesley Howarth read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Now thirteen, MapHead must use his special powers to perform an honorable task. MapHead moves in with Jack Stamp's family, but being only half human, he has trouble fitting in as a typical teenager. He also wonders how he will know if he has completed his mission. Sequel to MapHead (RC 47476). For grades 5-8. 1997. Off the Road RC 48640 by Nina Bawden read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette 2040. Eleven-year-old Tom chases after his grandfather when the "old one" escapes from inside the wall. Tom has been taught that the wild outside is full of killer trees, demons, and trolls, but instead he discovers a rural agrarian society--where his grandfather lived long ago. Tom also discovers families. For grades 5-8. 1998. Raptor RC 48346 by Paul Zindel read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Zack and Uta retrieve a large egg from a dig site in Utah that promptly hatches into a baby dinosaur--a raptor--at Zack's house. When the mother raptor breaks in searching for her baby, the nightmarish complications begin. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 1998. The Search for Snout RC 49529 by Bruce Coville read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette In this sequel to I Left My Sneakers in Dimension X (RC 40832) Rod Allbright returns home from space with two aliens to tell his mom the unfathomable truth about dad. But he is soon off again to find his friend Snout and save the universe. For grades 4-7. 1995. A Swiftly Tilting Planet RC 49606 by Madeleine L'Engle read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes (Reissue) Charles Wallace, the youngest of the Murry children, must travel through time and space in a battle against an evil dictator who would destroy the entire universe. Sequel to A Wind in the Door (RC 41596). For grades 5-8. 1978. The Transall Saga RC 47218 by Gary Paulsen read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette When thirteen-year-old Mark Harrison persuades his parents to allow him to camp alone for a week, he feels he is well prepared. The fourth night out, however, he falls into a strange tube of blue light and awakens in a world of red foliage. There he needs all his skills to survive the terrain and the hunter/warrior society he encounters. For grades 6-9. 1998. Virtual War RC 47643 by Gloria Skurzynski read by Jeremy Gage 1 cassette Three young people have been genetically bred with special characteristics to fight a war in virtual reality. Raised in a virtual world, each longs to experience the real world directly, even if it involves risks. For grades 5-8. 1997. A Wrinkle in Time RC 48972 by Madeleine L'Engle read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette (Reissue) Meg Murry, her younger brother Charles Wallace, and her neighbor Calvin are transported to the planet Camazotz as they search for Meg's lost father, a scientist studying time travel. Prequel to A Wind in the Door (RC 41596). Newbery Medal. For grades 5-8. 1962. Braille Club Earth BR 13105 by Gail Gauthier 1 volume In this sequel to My Life among the Aliens (BR 11351) Will and Robby finally convince their parents that they have been entertaining space aliens for months. Now the family learns their home has been chosen to become an intergalactic tourist resort. For grades 3-6. 1999. Short Stories Cassettes Believing Is Seeing: Seven Stories RC 50488 by Diana Wynne Jones read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Seven fantasy tales written between 1982 and 1999. The last story, "Nad and Dan adn Quaffy" was inspired by the author's own typos and her habit of drinking coffee--which can be "xiddaw" or "voggrr" (obviously alien beverages), depending on which wrong keys are struck. For grades 6-9. 1999. Book of Enchantments RC 46004 by Patricia C. Wrede read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes A fantasy collection of ten stories. There are wizards, kings, unicorns, and roses, while some tales have a modern twist. In "Roses by Moonlight," the roses offer glimpses of the future, but Adrian hesitates to choose one. In "Utensile Strength," instead of a sword, there is an enchanted frying pan, which finds its proper owner. For grades 4-7. 1996. A Glory of Unicorns RC 47880 compiled by Bruce Coville read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette Short stories and a poem celebrating unicorns. In The Ugly Unicorn, a blind girl in ancient China believes a homely creature is a gorgeous unicorn. In The Healing Truth, no one believes chronic liar Crystal when she reports that a unicorn lives in the supply closet. For grades 4-7. 1998. Great Ghost Stories RC 50072 selected by Barry Moser read by Tom Martin 1 cassette Thirteen classic spooky stories by such authors as H.G. Wells, Madeleine L'Engle, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle, and H.P. Lovecraft. In "The Monkey's Paw" a magical talisman delivers three wishes to its owner. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1998. Hearsay: Strange Tales from the Middle Kingdom RC 48027 by Barbara Ann Porte read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Fifteen stories with Chinese themes. In "Two-Parasol Person," Su Ling's mother insists that Su Ling always carry two umbrellas. Years later she finds out why. In "Chinese Ghost in America," Candice's mother tells her about a Chinese ancestor, Ma Ku, whose mother refused to let Ma Ku's feet be bound. For grades 5-8. 1998. Lord of the Fries and Other Stories RC 49689 by Tim Wynne-Jones read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Seven short stories about active imaginations and making choices. In the title piece, two girls find themselves in a dilemma after pretending they know a tragic story about the cook at their favorite burger place. For grades 5-8. 1999. Nightmare Hour RC 50080 by R.L. Stine read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Ten scary short stories with mysterious endings. In "Alien Candy" Walter was happy with being invited to join an after- school science fiction club--but that was before snacktime. In "Nightmare Inn" Jillian's mom buys a haunted hotel--and leaves the girl alone in it. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999. Odder than Ever: Stories RC 51012 by Bruce Coville read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Nine fantasy tales involving aliens, nightmares, and ghosts. "The Golden Sail" and "The Metamorphosis of Justin Jones" were written specifically to be performed with a symphony orchestra. In "Biscuits of Glory," a ghost is forced to make fluffy biscuits every Saturday night. Companion to Oddly Enough (RC 43249). For grades 5-8. 1999. The Quiet Little Woman; Tilly's Christmas; Rosa's Tale: Three Enchanting Christmas Stories RC 50119 by Louisa May Alcott read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Stories by Alcott from the 1870s. In The Quiet Little Woman, thirteen-year-old Patty, an orphan, dreams of being adopted but is placed as a servant in the large Murray household. Through Aunt Jane's intervention on Christmas day, the Murrays begin to appreciate Patty's loving nature. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999. Sword of the Samurai: Adventure Stories from Japan RC 49673 by Eric A. Kimmel read by Robert Sams 1 cassette Eleven short adventure stories involving medieval Japanese warriors. In "Dohaku's Head," a decapitated samurai reattaches his head with the help of a local doctor. In "Tomoe Gozen," a girl joins her brother in learning the martial arts and fighting battles. For grades 4-7. 1999. Twelve Impossible Things before Breakfast: Stories RC 45662 by Jane Yolen read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette A collection of twelve fantasy stories. Some are modern versions of well-known tales: "Tough Alice" is a variation on Alice in Wonderland, "The Bridge's Complaint" comes from The Three Billygoats Gruff, and "Lost Girls" is based on Peter Pan. Others include characters from a fairy to a sea monster to aliens. For grades 5-8. 1997. Braille Altogether, One at a Time BR 12682 by E.L. Konigsburg 1 volume Four short coping stories. In "Inviting Jason," Stan learns something about dyslexia; in "The Night of the Leonids," Lewis spends time at his grandmother's; in "Camp Fat," Clara learns to love herself; and in "Momma at the Pearly Gates," Momma copes with prejudice. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 1971. Don't Read This! And Other Tales of the Unnatural BR 13041 2 volumes An international collection of eleven spooky stories by such authors as Susan Cooper. In "Fingers on the Back of the Neck," Australian writer Margaret Mahy tells about a young boy's growing resentment of his wealthy great-grandmother's affectionate touch as they walk together on a wooden jetty. For grades 6-9. 1998. A Long Way from Chicago: A Novel in Stories BR 12129 by Richard Peck 1 volume In eight short stories an old man reminisces about the week each summer he and his little sister spent with his grandmother. Joey likes the train ride and his feisty, independent grandmother, who tells "whoppers," fishes, and shoots a shotgun. For grades 6-9. 1998. The Quiet Little Woman; Tilly's Christmas; Rosa's Tale: Three Enchanting Christmas Stories BR 12725 by Louisa May Alcott 1 volume Stories by Alcott from the 1870s. In The Quiet Little Woman, thirteen-year-old Patty, an orphan, dreams of being adopted but is placed as a servant in the large Murray household. Through Aunt Jane's intervention on Christmas day, the Murrays begin to appreciate Patty's loving nature. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999. Second Sight: Stories for a New Millennium BR 12809 by Avi 1 volume Eight short stories about the beginning of a millennium, by such authors as Madeleine L'Engle, Richard Peck, Natalie Babbitt, and Michael Cadnum. In Avi's "Oswin's Millennium," a stable boy in 999 fearfully awaits the arrival of Satan. In Peck's "The Three-Century Woman," an elderly woman conducts a television interview. For grades 6-9. 1999. Tall Tales: Six Amazing Basketball Dreams BR 12812 by Charles R. Smith 1 volume Six short stories about action on the basketball court. In "What Jo Did," Jo outperforms the big boys and really surprises them by being a girl. In "Walk Softly," the players respect Big John's jump shot even more after his sunglasses are accidentally knocked off, revealing his blindness. For grades 4-7. 2000. Sports Cassettes Babe and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure RC 49917 by Dan Gutman read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette In this sequel to Jackie and Me (RC 49916), Joe Stoshack takes his father with him when he time travels back to 1932 to watch a historic moment in Babe Ruth's career. Babe supposedly "called the shot" by pointing to where his home- run hit would land. For grades 4-7. 2000. Center Court Sting RC 50215 by Matt Christopher read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Daren, a star basketball player, blames everyone else when something goes wrong. When he bad-mouths one of his teammates, however, he has gone too far and caused problems with morale. Can he learn to accept defeat, or will he be forced to leave the team? For grades 4-7. 1998. The Final Cut RC 51029 by Fred Bowen read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Eighth-graders Ryan, Zeke, Miles, and Eli have always been friends, but now they're trying out for the school's basketball team. Ryan worries what will happen if they don't all make the cut--and they don't. For grades 4-7. 1999. Full Court Fever RC 50825 by Fred Bowen read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette The seventh-grade basketball team is good, but having no tall players costs the team game after game. Michael and his teammates especially dread their final game against the much-taller eighth graders. Then an old sports magazine gives Michael an idea to give his team an edge. For grades 3-6. 1998. Honus and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure RC 49915 by Dan Gutman read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Shortly after Joe Stoshack discovers a valuable 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card, Honus mysteriously appears in his room. They discover that by holding the card, Joe can travel back in time to 1909 with Honus. Prequel to Jackie and Me (RC 49916). For grades 4-7. 1997. Infield Hit RC 47701 by Thomas J. Dygard read by Brian Conn 1 cassette It's not easy being the son of Ralph Stevens, one of the best third basemen who ever played major-league baseball. So Hal is relieved to move to a new town with his divorced mother because no one knows who his father is. The high school coach, also a former professional baseball player, tells Hal he's more suited for second base, even though Hal's father always encouraged him to play third. For grades 6-9. 1995. Jackie and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure RC 49916 by Dan Gutman read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette In this sequel to Honus and Me (RC 49915), an assignment for Black History Month prompts Joe Stoshack to use his time- travel ability to visit Jackie Robinson. In 1947 New York, Jackie faces opposition as he becomes the first black baseball player allowed in the majors. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Koufax Dilemma RC 46326 by Steven Schnur read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Danny Guttman, eleven, a southpaw with a great fastball, is supposed to pitch at the season opener. There is just one problem--the game is on the first night of Passover, and his mother refuses to let him miss the family seder. As the day approaches, Danny argues with his parents and teammates, and even threatens to quit the team, but an event on the day of the game changes his outlook. For grades 4-7. 1997. Mountain Bike Mania RC 49444 by Matt Christopher read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Sixth-grader Will Matthews, a bored couch potato, decides to join the school's mountain bike club, even though his best friend Danny, an avid hiker, hates the sport. Will becomes enthralled with his bike but soon the actions of one irresponsible member threaten the existence of the club. For grades 4-7. 1998. Off the Rim RC 51019 by Fred Bowen read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Christopher has to warm the bench on his school's basketball team because he can't score. But with the help of Greta, the girl's champion, and her mother, a former star defense player, he learns that teamwork is more important than scoring. For grades 4-7. 1998. On the Line RC 50826 by Fred Bowen read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette Marcus is the star of his middle school basketball team, but his inability to sink free shots is causing the team to lose games. When he finally learns an odd but successful technique from a school janitor, Marcus is embarrassed to try it in public. For grades 4-7. 1999. A Season of Comebacks RC 49415 by Kathy Mackel read by Nicole Taylor 1 cassette Ten-year-old Molly Burrows competes with her softball-star older sister, Allie, for the approval of their father, who is also Allie's softball coach. Events take a turn, Molly makes the team, and things come together for all the family in the final game. For grades 3-6. 1997. Second Stringer RC 48610 by Thomas J. Dygard read by Dan Bloom 1 cassette All through high school Kevin Taylor has been the backup quarterback to Rob Montgomery, mopping up in the last quarter. When Rob is injured during the first game and out for the season, Kevin has to step up to the challenge. Rob encourages him to succeed. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1998. Soccer Scoop RC 50771 by Matt Christopher read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Mac knows he's the best goalie on the Cougar's team and he is critical of his teammates. When caricatures begin to appear in the school paper mocking him, Mac is determined to uncover the anonymous cartoonist. For grades 4-7. 1998. Suitcase RC 50810 by Mildred Pitts Walter read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette Sixth-grader Xander is the school's best artist, but he's lousy at sports, and his tall, skinny frame and big feet have earned him hated nicknames. To please his father, Xander works on eliminating his awkwardness with the help of a new friend. For grades 5-8. 1999. Throwing Smoke RC 50794 by Bruce Brooks read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When his teammates on the coed baseball team continue their losing streak, Whiz uses a printing press to create baseball cards of imaginary star players. But when the fantasy kids mysteriously show up on the field and start winning, all the fun goes out of the game. For grades 4-7. 2000. Braille The Hockey Sweater BR 13359 by Roch Carrier 1 volume Like all the boys in a small Quebec town, Roch wears his ice-hockey hero's Montreal Canadiens sweater, number nine, until he outgrows it. He is horrified when his mother insists he wear the new Toronto Maple Leafs sweater sent in a mail order mix-up. For grades 3-6. 1979. Playoff Dreams BR 12493 by Fred Bowen 1 volume Brendan is the best baseball player on a losing team. His uncle Jack takes him to a Chicago Cubs game where he learns that there are more important things than winning. For grades 3-6. 1997. Second Stringer BR 12219 by Thomas J. Dygard 1 volume All through high school Kevin Taylor has been the backup quarterback to Rob Montgomery, mopping up in the last quarter. When Rob is injured during the first game and out for the season, Kevin has to step up to the challenge. Rob encourages him to succeed. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1998. T.J.'s Secret Pitch BR 12494 by Fred Bowen 1 volume Twelve-year-old baseball player T.J. is not very good at pitching until his grandfather shows him an unusual method perfected by Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Rip Sewell. T.J. practices nonstop until he gets an opportunity to help his team. For grades 3-6. 1996. Tall Tales: Six Amazing Basketball Dreams BR 12812 by Charles R. Smith 1 volume Six short stories about action on the basketball court. In "What Jo Did," Jo outperforms the big boys and really surprises them by being a girl. In "Walk Softly," the players respect Big John's jump shot even more after his sunglasses are accidentally knocked off, revealing his blindness. For grades 4-7. 2000. Tall Tales Cassettes McBroom Tells the Truth RC 48671 by Sid Fleischman read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette (Reissue) A tall tale told by Josh McBroom about the one-acre farm he bought from Heck Jones for his wife, Melissa, and their eleven children. When Heck sees the amazing crops Josh grows, he schemes to take back the land. For grades 2-4. 1966. Raising Sweetness RC 48875 by Diane Stanley read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Sweetness, of Saving Sweetness (RC 47918), is one of eight orphans living with the kindhearted sheriff in Possum Trot. Meals are unusual, the house is a mess, and nobody goes to school, but everyone is happy. When a letter comes, Sweetness devises a way to read it. And then a visitor arrives. For grades K-3. 1999. Saving Sweetness RC 47918 by Diane Stanley read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Sweetness, the smallest child in the orphanage, runs away into the desert to escape from the ornery Mrs. Sump. The sheriff sets out to rescue Sweetness, but she has her own plan and her own way of convincing him not to send her back to Mrs. Sump. For grades K-3. 1996. Westerns Cassettes Mustang Flats RC 48313 by G. Clifton Wisler read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When Frank Draper returns to Texas after the Civil War, he unfairly blames the ranch's misfortunes on his fourteen- year-old son, Alby, whom he had left in charge. Alby joins a cattle drive hoping to earn some money for his family and to regain his father's respect. For grades 5-8. 1997. Tucket's Gold RC 49864 by Gary Paulsen read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette In this sequel to Tucket's Ride (RC 46884), fifteen-year-old Francis Tucket and Lottie and Billy, the two children he has adopted, are still traveling in the Old West. Managing to evade ruthless outlaws, they discover ancient Spanish treasure but may not live to enjoy it. For grades 5-8. 1999. Braille Tucket's Gold BR 13123 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume In this sequel to Tucket's Ride (BR 11810), fifteen-year-old Francis Tucket and Lottie and Billy, the two children he has adopted, are still traveling in the Old West. Managing to evade ruthless outlaws, they discover ancient Spanish treasure but may not live to enjoy it. For grades 5-8. 1999.