For Younger Readers 2002-2003 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2004 Fiction Adventure Cassettes Adaline Falling Star RC 51585 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette When Adaline is eleven, not long after her Arapaho mother died, her explorer father leaves her with his white cousins in St. Louis. Feeling abandoned and receiving cruel treatment from his prejudiced relatives, Adaline runs away into the wilderness, where she finds a stray dog for company. For grades 5-8. 2000. Adrift RC 54237 by Allan Baillie read by David Cutler 1 cassette While playing pirates with his little sister, Sally, and her cat, Nebu, in an old crate he finds on the beach, Flynn suddenly discovers that they are adrift on the sea. And Flynn must somehow keep them all alive. For grades 4-7. 1983. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer RC 53084 by Mark Twain read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes (Reissue) The escapades and high jinks of schoolboy Tom Sawyer, who lives with his Aunt Polly in a small Missouri town on the Mississippi River. Tom angles for the affections of Becky Thatcher, runs away with Huck Finn and Joe Harper, and tells the truth when it matters. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1876. The Adventures of Ulysses RC 52492 retold by Bernard Evslin read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Retelling of the Greek epic describing Ulysses's ten-year voyage home after the fall of Troy. Ulysses and his crew encounter the deadly Sirens, who bewitch men with their magical songs; the giant man-eating Cyclops; and other strange creatures and unexpected obstacles. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1969. Afternoon on the Amazon: Magic Tree House, Book 6 RC 53174 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette Annie and Jack need to find the second special thing to free Morgan le Fay, owner of the magic tree house, from a spell. So they travel to a rain forest where they encounter army ants, people-eating fish, wild jaguars, and a helpful monkey. For grades 2-4. 1995. Black Hearts in Battersea RC 51119 by Joan Aiken read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes While on his way to meet a friend at an art school in London, Simon of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (RC 30653) meets instead dukes, scoundrels, and wolves. With the help of his friend, Sophie, and the newly met waif Dido, Simon withstands some perilous encounters. For grades 5-8. 1964. Black Jack RC 52618 by Leon Garfield read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes (Reissue) A highwayman who was hanged but isn't really dead, an innocent young apprentice draper, an itinerant patent- medicine man with his caravan, and a young girl who appears to be mad are the bizarre characters in this adventure set in eighteenth-century England. For grades 6-9. 1968. Blueberries for Sal RC 52440 by Robert McCloskey read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette (Reissue) One day in Maine, Little Sal goes blueberry picking with her mother. Little Bear also comes with his mother to eat blueberries on the other side of the hill. There is quite a mix up when the little ones stray from their mothers. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 1948. Bo and Mzzz Mad RC 53464 by Sid Fleischman read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Bo Gamage heads to distant relatives in the Mojave Desert to avoid being sent to a foster home. The eccentric Martinka family thirteen-year-old Madeleine, Aunt Juna, and Paw Paw barely tolerate him because of a family feud involving a lost gold mine, one they still hope to find. For grades 5-8. 2001. Brave Potatoes RC 51597 by Toby Speed read by Graci Ragsdale Miller 1 cassette Late one night, when the crowds have gone home from the county fair, the potatoes decide to set off across the fairgrounds to enjoy the rides. Hackemup, the chef, has other plans for them. But perhaps the potatoes will have a surprise for Hackemup. For grades K-3. 2000. The Buccaneers RC 53534 by Iain Lawrence read by David Cutler 2 cassettes 1803. John Spencer, last seen in The Smugglers (RC 48709), sails with his uncle from England to trade in the West Indies. They rescue a stranded sailor; stumble upon a horde of pirates; and endure fevers, shark attacks, and storms before returning home. For grades 5-8. 2001. Castaways of the Flying Dutchman RC 51900 by Brian Jacques read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes One night in Copenhagen in 1620, a mute boy stows away on the Flying Dutchman as it sets sail. He and his dog are rescued from the doomed ship by an angel who imbues them with special gifts to aid others beginning with a village in 1896 England. For grades 5-8. 2001. Chasing Bears: A Canoe Country Adventure RC 51873 by Earl Fleck read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Danny joins his competitive older brother and reckless father on a canoeing trip into the Canadian wilderness. The bears, bad storms, and difficult portages frighten him, but when the older guys are injured in a freak accident, it is up to Danny to find help. For grades 5-8. 1999. Christmas in Camelot RC 53580 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette On Christmas Eve, the magic tree house transports Jack and his sister, Annie, to King Arthur's castle in Camelot. They find the kingdom under a dark spell and undertake a quest to the Otherworld to restore joy to Camelot. For grades 2-4. 2001. The Cuckoo Tree RC 53653 by Joan Aiken read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes (Reissue) As the result of an accident, Dido Twite is faced with the responsibility of foiling a Hanoverian plot to put St. Paul's Cathedral on rollers and send it into the River Thames during the coronation of James IV. Sequel to The Stolen Lake (RC 53652). For grades 5-8. 1971. Daniel's Walk RC 54418 by Michael Spooner read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette 1844. Fourteen-year-old Daniel leaves his aunt's farm in Missouri to search for his father, a French trapper living in the Rockies. He joins a wagon train and walks a thousand miles surviving hunger, beatings, kidnapping, and other dangers. But his father is not like the person he remembers. For grades 6-9. 2001. Death at Devil's Bridge RC 52741 by Cynthia DeFelice read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette 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. Destination Gold! RC 53195 by Julie Lawson read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Canada, 1897. Sixteen-year-old Ned Turner leaves his widowed mother and younger sister, Sarah, to seek his fortune in the Klondike gold fields. The next year Sarah undertakes the treacherous journey to find him. Along with Catherine, a runaway, she joins Ned and shares his adventures. For grades 6-9. 2000. Dido and Pa RC 54473 by Joan Aiken read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Cuckoo Tree (RC 53653), the coronation of good King Richard takes place in London. Simon, now the sixth duke of Battersea, meets up with Dido, who is worried because her father, Abednego Twite, is plotting against the king. For grades 5-8. 1986. Dinosaurs before Dark: Magic Tree House, Book 1 RC 52354 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette Eight-and-a-half-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister Annie find a magic tree house in the woods near their home. Climbing inside, they are whisked back to the prehistoric time of dinosaurs. But how will they return to their own time? For grades 2-4. 1992. Dolphins at Daybreak: Magic Tree House, Book 9 RC 53556 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette Annie and Jack are transported by the magic tree house to a beach by the ocean. A mini-sub takes them underwater to a coral reef where they meet a giant octopus, a shark, and friendly dolphins while looking for the answer to an ancient riddle. For grades 2-4. 1997. The Gadget RC 52106 by Paul Zindel read by John Polk 1 cassette In 1945, thirteen-year-old Stephen joins his scientist father at the top secret military base Los Alamos. When Stephen tries to discover why his father is obsessed with "the gadget," he unwittingly enters the realm of intrigue surrounding the development of the first atomic bomb. For grades 6-9. 2001. Ghost Town at Sundown: Magic Tree House, Book 10 RC 53557 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette When Jack and Annie explore the Wild West to solve another riddle, cowboy Slim Cooley mistakes them for horse thieves. They ride horses and face mustang rustlers and a ghost before leaving. For grades 2-4. 1997. Harriet Spies Again RC 54768 by Helen Ericson read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Harriet's former nanny, "Ole Golly," returns to stay with her while her parents are away. Soon Harriet is spying on her suspected criminal neighbors and trying to figure out if Ole Golly killed her husband. Companion to Harriet the Spy (RC 44768). For grades 4-7. 2002. Heaven Eyes RC 53280 by David Almond read by Peg Gilleland 1 cassette Erin Law recounts her adventures with friends January Carr and Mouse Gullane when they run away from Whitegates orphanage, rafting downriver to the Black Middens where magical possibilities abound. There they meet Heaven Eyes, an unusual girl, and the old man she calls Grampa. For grades 5-8. 2000. The Hollow Tree RC 53001 by Janet Lunn read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette 1777. Fifteen-year-old Phoebe Olcott's father died fighting for the colonial rebels. Now she sees her beloved cousin hanged for being a Loyalist spy. Determined to complete his mission, Phoebe sets off alone into the wilderness to deliver his message to the British. For grades 6-9. 1997. Jack Black and the Ship of Thieves RC 52629 by Carol Hughes read by David Elias 1 cassette After Jack Black overhears a sabotage plot on his father's airship, he falls out into space. He lands on a pirate schooner, which is on a mission to destroy an automated war vessel. But Jack still hopes to rescue his father. For grades 5-8. 1997. Journey to the River Sea RC 54235 by Eva Ibbotson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes In 1910, Maia, an orphan, leaves London with her new governess to live with her only relatives, the Carter family, on their rubber plantation in Brazil. Maia endures many hardships, but makes several friends before fulfilling her dream. For grades 5-8. 2001. The Knight at Dawn: Magic Tree House, Book 2 RC 52355 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette Returning to the magic tree house, Annie and her older brother Jack travel back to the Middle Ages. They explore a castle, escape from a dungeon, and are helped by a mysterious knight. For grades 2-4. 1993. The Last Lobo RC 52654 by Roland Smith read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Jake Lansa visits his Hopi grandfather, Tawupu, in Arizona and becomes involved in controversy surrounding New Mexico's reintroduction of the Mexican gray wolf. Though the lobo is accused of killing livestock, Jake tries to protect the endangered species. Sequel to Thunder Cave (RC 43377). For grades 5-8. 1999. Last Look RC 51874 by Clyde Robert Bulla read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette From the start, Monica doesn't particularly like the new girl in her class. But when she receives a mysterious note stating that Rhoda is in danger, she must decide if she wants to help. For grades 2-4. 1979. Lord of the Deep RC 54410 by Graham Salisbury read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Mikey is proud to be a deckhand for his stepfather's charter fishing boat in Hawaii. He enjoys the adventure of the fishing expeditions but finds that some clients are difficult to handle, especially if they won't follow the rules. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2001. Mad about Madeline: The Complete Tales RC 54416 by Ludwig Bemelmans read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette 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. Marvin Redpost: Super Fast, Out of Control! RC 54359 by Louis Sachar read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Afraid of riding his new mountain bike, third-grader Marvin finds himself in a desperate situation when he accepts a challenge to ride down Suicide Hill. For grades 2-4. 2000. Midnight on the Moon: Magic Tree House, Book 8 RC 53555 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette Annie and Jack travel to the future to visit a moonbase where they figure out the fourth and final special thing needed to free Morgan le Fay from the magician's spell. For grades 2-4. 1996. Miss Rumphius RC 52738 by Barbara Cooney read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette As a child, Alice Rumphius resolved to visit faraway places when she grew up and to live by the sea when she became old. Most important, she planned to do something to make the world more beautiful. Now retired, she finds the last to be the most difficult. For grades K-3. 1982. Night of the Ninjas: Magic Tree House, Book 5 RC 52358 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette When Jack and Annie are whisked away by the magic tree house to hundreds-of-years-ago Japan, they meet a ninja master in a hidden cave. They must practice being ninjas themselves to return home. For grades 2-4. 1995. The Orphan of Ellis Island: A Time-Travel Adventure RC 54510 by Elvira Woodruff read by John Polk 1 cassette During a school trip to Ellis Island, fifth-grade foster child Dominic Cantori travels back in time to 1908 Italy. There he meets two poor and hungry brothers and emigrates with them to America. For grades 4-7. 1997. Owen Foote, Super Spy RC 54281 by Stephanie Greene read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette After devising a camouflage outfit, Owen and three of his friends decide that spying on their school principal, Mr. Mahoney, would be the ultimate test of their abilities. Beginning chapter book. Sequel to Owen Foote, Money Man (RC 51158). For grades 2-4. 2001. Pirates past Noon: Magic Tree House, Book 4 RC 52357 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette On a cold, rainy day in the magic tree house, Annie spies a book open to a picture of a sunny beach scene. Annie and her older brother Jack are transported to the days of deserted islands, secret maps, hidden treasure, and nasty pirates. For grades 2-4. 1994. Polar Bears past Bedtime: Magic Tree House, Book 12 RC 53559 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette The magic tree house whisks Annie and Jack off to the frozen Arctic. They meet polar bears, cracking ice, and a seal hunter with his dogsled and huskies. For grades 2-4. 1998. The Quicksand Pony RC 48419 by Alison Lester read by June Carter 1 cassette Australia. Biddy is excited to join her parents on their annual cattle drive. But when her beloved pony, Bella, gets stuck in quicksand, Biddy is forced to leave her behind. Hoping that the tide has freed Bella, Biddy returns only to find mysterious footprints leading the pony away. For grades 4-7. 1997. Run the Blockade RC 54233 by G. Clifton Wisler read by David Cutler 1 cassette Liverpool, England; 1863. Fatherless fourteen-year-old Henry Severn becomes a ship's boy aboard a blockade runner headed for Confederate North Carolina. But after some successful trips, the crew is captured by the Yankees, and Henry lands in a New York jail. Based on a true story. For grades 5-8. 2000. Smith RC 52132 by Leon Garfield read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes London, 1700s. Just before a man is murdered, twelve-year- old pickpocket Smith steals documents from him. Then Smith hides from the killers in the house of a kindly blind magistrate and decides to learn how to read so that he can decipher the stolen papers. For grades 6-9. 1967. The Stolen Lake RC 53652 by Joan Aiken read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In the nineteenth-century, on her way to England from Nantucket aboard a British man-o'-war, Dido Twite has many adventures when the ship is diverted to the land of New Cumbria in the southern hemisphere. A sequel to Nightbirds on Nantucket (RC 50622) or can be read separately. For grades 5-8. 1981. Stowaway RC 52260 by Karen Hesse read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Eleven-year-old stowaway Nicholas Young keeps a journal, beginning in 1768, of the three years he spends aboard Captain James Cook's ship, Endeavour. He records the seamen's adventures, the captain's exploration of the South Seas, and naturalist Joseph Banks's scientific discoveries. For grades 5-8. 2000. Sunset of the Sabertooth: Magic Tree House, Book 7 RC 53554 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette In search of the third special thing to help Morgan le Fay, Annie and Jack travel back in time in the magic tree house to the Ice Age. They meet Cro-Magnons, cave bears, and sabertoothed tigers and ride a woolly mammoth. For grades 2- 4. 1996. Treasure Island RC 52436 by Robert Louis Stevenson read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Young Jim Hawkins finds a map in a dead seaman's possessions. His friends, Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey, realize it's a treasure map. They hire a ship, unaware that the crew includes the pirate Long John Silver. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1881. Wolf Shadows RC 49323 by Mary Casanova read by June Carter 1 cassette A week after Seth rescues a moose calf in Moose Tracks (RC 49322), he and his friend Matt are preparing for their first deer season. Matt, angry that his favorite calf has been attacked, illegally shoots a wolf. For grades 4-7. 1997. Braille Afternoon on the Amazon: Magic Tree House, Book 6 BR 14109 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume Annie and Jack need to find the second special thing to free Morgan le Fay, owner of the magic tree house, from a spell. So they travel to a rain forest where they encounter army ants, people-eating fish, wild jaguars, and a helpful monkey. For grades 2-4. 1995. Blueberries for Sal BR 13566 by Robert McCloskey 1 volume One day in Maine, Little Sal goes blueberry picking with her mother. Little Bear also comes with his mother to eat blueberries on the other side of the hill. There is quite a mix up when the little ones stray from their mothers. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 1948. The Broken Blade BR 13349 by William Durbin 1 volume Montreal, Canada, 1800. Thirteen-year-old Pierre La Page has to take his injured father's place as a voyageur on a fur- trading expedition. But can he survive the journey through the wilderness with the rough crew and treacherous waterways? Prequel to Wintering (BR 13347). For grades 5-8. 1997. Buffalo before Breakfast: Magic Tree House, Book 18 BR 14205 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume With the help of the magic tree house, Jack and Annie travel to the Great Plains when the Lakota Indians lived there. They meet Black Hawk, who takes them on a buffalo hunt that turns into a stampede. For grades 2-4. 1999. Car Wash BR 13097 by Sandra Steen and Susan Steen 1 volume On the way to lunch, a father drives through a muddy puddle and stops at the car wash first. His two children imagine deep-sea adventures as the machines whir around outside the windows. But after their meal, dad wishes he had waited to have the car cleaned. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2001. The Case of the High Seas Secret: The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley BR 13448 by Alice Leonhardt 1 volume When the Olsen family boards the Jolly Roger for a Caribbean cruise, twins Mary-Kate and Ashley join a scavenger hunt. The clues are a fun way to explore the ship, until someone begins stealing the prizes. The twin detectives want to find the thief and win the grand prize. For grades 4-7. 2001. Chasing Bears: A Canoe Country Adventure BR 13475 by Earl Fleck 1 volume Twelve-year-old Danny joins his competitive older brother and reckless father on a canoeing trip into the Canadian wilderness. The bears, bad storms, and difficult portages frighten him, but when the older guys are injured in a freak accident, it is up to Danny to find help. For grades 5-8. 1999. Civil War on Sunday: Magic Tree House, Book 21 BR 14345 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume Jack and Annie are transported by their magic tree house to the time of the Civil War, where they meet Clara Barton, the famous nurse. For grades 2-4. 2000. Day of the Dragon King: Magic Tree House, Book 14 BR 14201 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back two thousand years to ancient China. Their task is to find the earliest written form of an ancient legend a bound book made of bamboo strips before the evil Dragon King burns down the Imperial Library. For grades 2-4. 1998. Dingoes at Dinnertime: Magic Tree House, Book 20 BR 14207 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume When the magic tree house lands Jack and Annie in Australia, they meet dingoes (wild dogs), a koala, and a kangaroo and her joey, and experience the dangers of a wildfire. For grades 2-4. 2000. Dinosaurs before Dark: Magic Tree House, Book 1 BR 14104 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume Eight-and-a-half-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister Annie find a magic tree house in the woods near their home. Climbing inside, they are whisked back to the prehistoric time of dinosaurs. But how will they return to their own time? For grades 2-4. 1992. Dolphins at Daybreak: Magic Tree House, Book 9 BR 14196 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume Annie and Jack are transported by the magic tree house to a beach by the ocean. A mini-sub takes them underwater to a coral reef where they meet a giant octopus, a shark, and friendly dolphins while looking for the answer to an ancient riddle. For grades 2-4. 1997. Ghost Town at Sundown: Magic Tree House, Book 10 BR 14197 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume When Jack and Annie explore the Wild West to solve another riddle, cowboy Slim Cooley mistakes them for horse thieves. They ride horses and face mustang rustlers and a ghost before leaving. For grades 2-4. 1997. A Gift from the Sea BR 14032 by Kate Banks 1 volume When a boy picks up a rock on a sandy beach, he doesn't know that it is very old, has been in many places, and has had many adventures. He takes it home because the rock somehow feels special to him. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001. Harriet Spies Again BR 14241 by Helen Ericson 2 volumes Harriet's former nanny, "Ole Golly," returns to stay with her while her parents are away. Soon Harriet is spying on her suspected criminal neighbors and trying to figure out if Ole Golly killed her husband. Companion to Harriet the Spy (BR 8276). For grades 4-7. 2002. Hold My Hand and Run BR 13613 by Margaret McAllister 1 volume England, 1628. After her stepmother dies, thirteen-year-old Kazy takes her younger half-sister, Beth, and runs away from their father's comfortable home, seeking refuge from the beatings of her viciously abusive aunt. But the two girls encounter harsh weather, illness, and hungry peasants before they find safety and hope. For grades 5-8. 1999. Hour of the Olympics: Magic Tree House, Book 16 BR 14203 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume When Jack and Annie travel back in time to ancient Greece to find a lost story, they arrive during the Olympics. They discover that girls did not have many rights in those days. For grades 2-4. 1998. The Knight at Dawn: Magic Tree House, Book 2 BR 14105 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume Returning to the magic tree house, Annie and her older brother Jack travel back to the Middle Ages. They explore a castle, escape from a dungeon, and are helped by a mysterious knight. For grades 2-4. 1993. Lions at Lunchtime: Magic Tree House, Book 11 BR 14198 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume On the way back from buying lunch, Annie and Jack come to the magic tree house, which takes them to Africa. There, meeting wonderful wild animals and a very hungry warrior, they even solve a riddle. For grades 2-4. 1998. Midnight on the Moon: Magic Tree House, Book 8 BR 14195 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume Annie and Jack travel to the future to visit a moonbase where they figure out the fourth and final special thing needed to free Morgan le Fay from the magician's spell. For grades 2-4. 1996. Mummies in the Morning: Magic Tree House, Book 3 BR 14106 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume On this visit to the magic tree house, Jack and his younger sister, Annie, travel to the land of pyramids ancient Egypt. They help a royal mummy continue her voyage to the next life. For grades 2-4. 1993. Night of the Bat BR 14425 by Paul Zindel 1 volume Teenage Jake flies to the Brazilian rain forest to join his father on an expedition to study bats. When a giant brain- eating bat menaces the project, Jake's worst nightmare seems to be coming true. For grades 6-9. 2001. Night of the Ninjas: Magic Tree House, Book 5 BR 14108 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume When Jack and Annie are whisked away by the magic tree house to hundreds-of-years-ago Japan, they meet a ninja master in a hidden cave. They must practice being ninjas themselves to return home. For grades 2-4. 1995. Peg and the Whale BR 13082 by Kenneth Oppel 1 volume Peg has caught pretty much everything that swims. Now almost seven, she wants to go fishing for a whale even though her father points out it is a mammal. She packs up her rod and reel and signs onto a whaling ship. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. Pirates past Noon: Magic Tree House, Book 4 BR 14107 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume On a cold, rainy day in the magic tree house, Annie spies a book open to a picture of a sunny beach scene. Annie and her older brother, Jack, are transported to the days of deserted islands, secret maps, hidden treasure, and nasty pirates. For grades 2-4. 1994. Polar Bears past Bedtime: Magic Tree House, Book 12 BR 14199 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume The magic tree house whisks Annie and Jack off to the frozen Arctic. They meet polar bears, cracking ice, and a seal hunter with his dogsled and huskies. For grades 2-4. 1998. Shore Thing: Two of a Kind Diaries, Book 17 BR 13586 by Judy Katschke 1 volume The diary entries of twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen describe their trip to Camp Coral Reef in Florida during summer vacation. Mary-Kate looks forward to scuba diving, until she tries on the mask and reads Ashley's book, The Worst That Can Happen. For grades 4-7. 2001. The Story of Doctor Dolittle BR 14244 by Hugh Lofting 1 volume (Reissue) The adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who is fond of animals and understands their language. He travels to Africa with some of his favorite pets to cure the monkeys of a terrible sickness. For grades 4-7. 1920. Sunset of the Sabertooth: Magic Tree House, Book 7 BR 14110 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume In search of the third special thing to help Morgan le Fay, Annie and Jack travel back in time in the magic tree house to the Ice Age. They meet Cro-Magnons, cave bears, and sabertoothed tigers and ride a woolly mammoth. For grades 2- 4. 1996. Swallows and Amazons BR 13904 by Arthur Ransome 3 volumes (Reissue) Two English families and their lively children spend the summer camping out on Wild Cat Island. They explore their miniature world, hunt for a hidden treasure, and follow the mysterious doings of an uncle suspected of being a pirate. For grades 4-7. 1930. Tigers at Twilight: Magic Tree House, Book 19 BR 14206 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume Having used their magic tree house to travel to India, Jack and Annie have adventures involving a tiger and other endangered animals. For grades 2-4. 1999. Tonight on the Titanic: Magic Tree House, Book 17 BR 14204 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume The magic tree house transports Annie and Jack to the deck of the Titanic, the supposedly unsinkable ship. They arrive right before the ship hits an iceberg. For grades 2-4. 1999. Treasure Island BR 13682 by Robert Louis Stevenson 2 volumes Young Jim Hawkins finds a map in a dead seaman's possessions. His friends, Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey, realize it's a treasure map. They hire a ship, unaware that the crew includes the pirate Long John Silver. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1881. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle BR 13299 by Avi 2 volumes In 1832 Charlotte Doyle, thirteen, returning from school in England to join her family in Rhode Island, embarks on a seedy ship with a mad captain and a mutinous crew. Refusing to heed warnings about Captain Jaggery, Charlotte seeks his guidance and approval, only to become his victim. For grades 5-8. Newbery Honor. 1990. Two for the Road: Two of a Kind Diaries, Book 18 BR 13587 by Nancy Butcher 1 volume In this continuation of Shore Thing (BR 13586), the Olsen twins' summer camp diary, Ashley is upset that her twin Mary-Kate and their friend Phoebe are missing in a canoe. Meanwhile Mary-Kate writes about being lost in a swamp. For grades 4-7. 2001. Vacation under the Volcano: Magic Tree House, Book 13 BR 14200 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume Jack and Annie time travel back to Roman Empire days. Arriving in Pompeii, they need to find a special scroll before Mt. Vesuvius erupts and buries everything in fiery ash. For grades 2-4. 1998. Viking Ships at Sunrise: Magic Tree House, Book 15 BR 14202 by Mary Pope Osborne 1 volume Jack and Annie travel back more than a thousand years to ancient Ireland, where their search for a lost book takes them to a monastery. They meet Brother Patrick and also face a sea monster and a Viking raid. For grades 2-4. 1998. Wintering BR 13347 by William Durbin 1 volume Canada, 1801. In this sequel to The Broken Blade (BR 13349) fourteen-year-old Pierre La Page spends his first winter in the wilderness building a trading post and befriending Red Loon, a young Ojibwe warrior. For grades 5-8. 1999. Animals Cassettes Ackamarackus: Julius Lester's Sumptuously Silly Fantastically Funny Fables RC 53629 by Julius Lester read by Peg Gilleland 1 cassette Six original fables about animals and insects, each ending with both a serious and a silly moral. In "Anna the Angry Ant," a big snake makes the mistake of getting in Anna's way when she is in a bad mood because all six of her feet hurt. For grades K-3. 2001. The Black Stallion's Filly RC 52122 by Walter Farley read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes (Reissue) When Henry Dailey buys Black Minx, the first filly by Black Stallion, he has no inkling that she will be the greatest challenge of his career as a trainer. For grades 4-7. 1952. Bonjour, Babar! The Six Unabridged Classics by the Creator of Babar RC 51368 by Jean de Brunhoff read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette Contains the six stories written by Brunhoff between 1931 and 1937. These tales, chronicling the life and adventures of Babar the elephant, include The Story of Babar, The Travels of Babar, Babar the King, Babar and Zephir, Babar and His Children, and Babar and Father Christmas. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2000. Cassie Loves Beethoven RC 53601 by Alan Arkin read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Hallie and David Kennedy are disappointed when their new cow, Cassie, doesn't give any milk. Their discovery that Cassie loves listening to Beethoven's music on the radio changes everything. Not only can she talk, she wants to play music herself. For grades 3-6. 2000. Coyote Autumn RC 54134 by Bill Wallace read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette After moving from Chicago to rural Oklahoma, Brad has many new experiences. He hides an orphaned coyote in an old pen behind the barn, planning to tame him. But Brad has a lot to learn about wild animals. For grades 4-7. 2000. Crickwing RC 51574 by Janell Cannon read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette After Crickwing, a cockroach with a twisted wing, bullies the leaf-cutter ants, they capture him to sacrifice to the ferocious army ants. When the leaf-cutter ants take pity on Crickwing, he comes up with a plan to save them all. Notes on cockroaches and ants are appended. For grades K-3. 2000. Ereth's Birthday RC 50763 by Avi read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Feeling neglected by Poppy and her children on his birthday, Ereth, the cantankerous old porcupine, sets out looking for his favorite treat to cheer himself up. Instead, he finds himself acting as "mother" to three young fox kits. Sequel to Poppy and Rye (RC 46767). For grades 3-6. 2000. The First Horse I See RC 53002 by Sally M. Keehn read by Colleen Delany 1 cassette When eighth-grader Willo buys an abused ex-racehorse called Tess, her preoccupied father gives her a deadline to have the animal tamed. With help from her friends, Willo works hard all summer only to have Tess act up at the wrong moment. For grades 5-8. 1999. Kite RC 51192 by Melvin Burgess read by John Lescault 1 cassette England, 1960s. Story of a boy's courage to act on moral principle and his love for wildlife. Although the landowner for whom his father works as a gamekeeper hates all birds of prey, Taylor and his friend Alan raise an endangered red kite in secret. For grades 4-7. 1997. Lord Brocktree RC 50859 by Brian Jacques read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes The mountain of Salamandastron needs the help of Brocktree, the badger lord, and Dotti, a young haremaid, when evil comes in the form of the wildcat Ungatt Trunn and his Blue Hordes. This is the thirteenth tale in the Redwall series. For grades 5-8. 2000. The Lucky Lizard RC 53576 by Ellen A. Kelley read by Neil Berman 1 cassette Bima the lizard tells why he feels lucky to be third-grader Todd Boucher's pet. He also describes how he and Todd's family help Todd overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler in time for the Bike Derby at school. For grades 2-4. 2000. Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish RC 54595 by Cynthia Rylant read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette After Mr. Putter buys three goldfish and takes them home, he discovers that his cat, Tabby, has a serious problem with them. A beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2001. The Night Iguana Left Home RC 53970 by Megan McDonald read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Although her friend Alison Frogley provides her with a heating pad, a free library card, and an anchovy pizza, Iguana feels that something is missing in her life in Schenectady, New York. But when she runs away to Florida, she learns there is more to life than a sunny beach! For grades K-3. 1999. No Roses for Harry! RC 55194 by Gene Zion read by John Polk 1 cassette (Reissue) Harry is a white dog with black spots, and he does not like to wear his birthday-present sweater. Grandma knit it with big roses on it. Harry finally loses the sweater, but then Grandma comes to visit. For preschool-grade 2. 1958. Oliver and Albert, Friends Forever RC 52117 by Jean Van Leeuwen read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Albert, the new student in Oliver's school, is taller than his pig classmates and he can read. But at recess, Oliver and his friends realize that Albert can't play kickball and that he likes bugs. Soon the whole class is studying the critters. For grades K-3. 2000. One Small Dog RC 51870 by Johanna Hurwitz read by Gary Roan 1 cassette After his parents divorce, Curtis thinks having a dog will make him happy. But he finds that taking care of a twelve- week-old puppy can make him sad, especially when the dog bites. Easy chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2000. Paddington Treasury RC 51361 by Michael Bond read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Thirty-five Paddington stories collected to mark his fortieth year in America. Tales recount the adventures and misadventures of a very rare sort of bear from darkest Peru, who was found by Mr. and Mrs. Brown in 1965 on the Paddington Station railway platform. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1999. The Revenge of Randal Reese-Rat RC 54271 by Tor Seidler read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette Musically talented Maggie Mad-Rat leaves her home in Africa to attend her cousin Montague's marriage to Isabel in New York City. There she meets family and makes new friends, including the unique Randal Reese-Rat, Isabel's former love. Sequel to A Rat's Tale (RC 26442). For grades 4-7. 2001. Runaway Radish RC 55080 by Jessie Haas read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette Radish the pony enjoys helping little girls learn to ride, until they grow too big for him. Feeling lonely, he runs away. Judy and Nina find him and think of the perfect place for him. Beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2001. Sophie's Masterpiece: A Spider's Tale RC 53568 by Eileen Spinelli read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Sophie the spider makes wondrous webs, but the residents of Beekman's Boardinghouse do not appreciate her until at last, old and tired, she weaves her final masterpiece. For grades K-3. 2001. Sunwing RC 51163 by Kenneth Oppel read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes The young Silverwing bat Shade and his friend, Marina, share many adventures in their search for Shade's father, including an unfortunate encounter with war-making humans. They also struggle to prevent the evil cannibal bat Goth from wiping out the sun. Sequel to Silverwing (RC 46163). For grades 3-6. 2000. Swimming with Sharks RC 51538 by Twig C. George read by Nancy German 1 cassette Ten-year-old Sarah thinks she will be incredibly bored spending the summer at her grandparents' Florida Keys home until she discovers a baby shark. In her newfound eagerness to learn more about sharks, Sarah turns to her grandfather, a recently retired marine biologist. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Tiger Rising RC 54216 by Kate DiCamillo read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Sixth-grader Rob Horton and classmate Sistine Bailey, the new and unhappy kids in a small Florida town, discover a real live tiger in a cage near Rob's home. They struggle over its fate as well as their own. For grades 4-7. 2001. Whiteblack the Penguin Sees the World RC 52336 by Margret Rey and H.A. Rey read by Don Nelson 1 cassette In search of new stories for his radio program, Whiteblack the penguin sets out on a journey. Whiteblack has a series of adventures meeting ostriches and a camel before returning home. For grades K-3. 1937. The Wolf's Chicken Stew RC 50869 by Keiko Kasza read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Wolf loves to eat more than anything else. One day he sees a chicken who would make a great stew, if she were bigger. But when he tries to fatten her up, he gets a big surprise. For preschool-grade 2. Kentucky Bluegrass Award. 1987. Braille At the Edge of the Woods: A Counting Book BR 14044 by Cynthia Cotten 1 volume A counting book from one to ten and back again in rhymes about animals and insects found at the edge of the woods. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2002. Blaze Finds the Trail BR 13407 by C.W. Anderson 1 volume When Billy and his pony, Blaze, go for a long ride in the woods, they become lost. Billy is frightened as a storm approaches because he cannot find the road home. But Blaze knows where Billy wants to go. For grades 2-4. 1950. Daisy Comes Home BR 14031 by Jan Brett 1 volume In faraway China, Mei Mei keeps six hens to sell their eggs at market. One night the smallest and most picked on hen, Daisy, floats downriver in a basket. She has many adventures before Mei Mei finds her again. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K- 3. 2002. Danny and the Dinosaur BR 14344 by Syd Hoff 1 volume (Reissue) A dinosaur leaves his museum for a day of fun with Danny. For grades K-3. 1958. Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp BR 14488 by Syd Hoff 1 volume When Danny takes his huge friend, the dinosaur, to summer camp, everyone has a great time. For grades K-3. 1996. Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp BR 14488 by Syd Hoff 1 volume When Danny takes his huge friend, the dinosaur, to summer camp, everyone has a great time. For grades K-3. 1996. Harley BR 13858 by Star Livingstone 1 volume Harley does not get along with other llamas and does not want to be a pack animal. But Harley is happy when he becomes a guard llama, protecting a herd of sheep from hungry coyotes. He even befriends the cantankerous ram. For grades K-3. 2001. Harry and the Lady Next Door BR 14329 by Gene Zion 1 volume Harry, a white dog with black spots, loves all of his neighbors, except the lady next door. She sings so high and loud that it hurts Harry's ears. Harry tries many ways to get the lady to stop, but none seems to be successful. For grades K-3. 1960. Harry by the Sea BR 14292 by Gene Zion 1 volume Harry the dog searches for one cool spot on a hot, sunny day at the beach and finds it when a crashing wave leaves him covered with cool, slimy, green seaweed. What Harry doesn't know is that it also makes him look like a sea monster. For preschool-grade 2. 1965. Harry the Dirty Dog BR 14034 by Gene Zion 1 volume Harry is a black-spotted white dog who hates baths. So one day when he hears water filling the tub, he runs away. He has a wonderful time getting so dirty that he has to prove to his family he is really Harry. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1956. Hungry Hen BR 14029 by Richard Waring 1 volume A greedy fox watches a hungry hen grow bigger every day. The fox thinks the longer he waits, the bigger the hen will be. But he waits a little too long. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2001. I Took My Frog to the Library BR 13328 by Eric A. Kimmel 1 volume Bridgett brings her pets to the library with humorously disastrous results. Her frog frightens the librarian, the pelican hides the dictionary, and the hyena laughs too much. When her enormous elephant wrecks the place, however, Bridgett is told she must leave her animals at home. For preschool-grade 2. 1990. Irving and Muktuk: Two Bad Bears BR 14010 by Daniel Pinkwater 1 volume Two muffin-loving polar bears try to steal muffins during the Yellowtooth Blueberry Muffin Festival. Officer Bunny catches them and sends them away. But Irving and Muktuk keep coming back in various disguises, until Officer Bunny finds a different solution. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2001. Kipper's A to Z BR 15001 by Mick Inkpen 1 volume Kipper the dog and his little piglet friend, Arnold, work through the alphabet by collecting animals and other things for each other. A zebra turns up in odd places, but Kipper makes him wait until guess when! PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000. Millions of Cats BR 13322 by Wanda Gág 1 volume (Reissue) Once upon a time a very old man set out to find a pretty cat for his lonely wife. Unable to choose only one, he comes home with hundreds and thousands and millions and billions and trillions of cats. But she still wants only one. For grades K-3. 1928. No Roses for Harry! BR 14420 by Gene Zion 1 volume Harry is a white dog with black spots, and he does not like to wear his birthday-present sweater. Grandma knit it with big roses on it. Harry finally loses the sweater, but then Grandma comes to visit. For preschool-grade 2. 1958. Oliver and Albert, Friends Forever BR 13493 by Jean Van Leeuwen 1 volume Albert, the new student in Oliver's school, is taller than his pig classmates, and he can read. But at recess, Oliver and his friends realize that Albert can't play kickball and that he likes bugs. Soon the whole class is studying the critters. For grades K-3. 2000. Olivia BR 13074 by Ian Falconer 1 volume Olivia, a preschooler pig, lives with her mother, father, and younger brother, Ian (who is always copying her). Olivia is good at lots of things dressing up, singing songs, building sand castles, dancing, and painting on walls. And she is very good at wearing people out. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 2000. Petunia BR 13087 by Roger Duvoisin 1 volume Petunia, the silly goose, carries a book under her wing, believing that having the book will make her wise. After upsetting the other barnyard animals with her misinformation, Petunia realizes she must learn to read. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1950. Stuart Little BR 13246 by E.B. White 1 volume (Reissue) Mr. and Mrs. Little's second son is a mouse. Stuart is happy with his human family, but his size of just over two inches and the family cat are causes of some misadventures. Then Stuart falls for a little bird named Margalo. For grades 4- 7. 1970 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award. 1945. What Pete Ate from A Z: Where We Explore the English Alphabet (in Its Entirety) in Which a Certain Dog Devours a Myriad of Items Which He Should Not BR 14027 by Maira Kalman 1 volume In this alphabet book, Poppy describes some of the unusual things eaten by her dog, Pete, including all of an accordion, her lucky quarter, and, unhappily, cousin Rocky's underpants. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001. Why Can't I Fly? BR 13392 by Rita Golden Gelman 1 volume A monkey named Minnie wants to know why she can't fly since she can swing, hang, climb, and jump so high. For grades K- 3. 1976. The Wind in the Willows BR 12977 by Kenneth Grahame 2 volumes (Reissue) Relates the escapades of four animal friends Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger who live along a river in the English countryside. For grades 4-7. 1908. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Cassettes All the Way Home RC 53791 by Patricia Reilly Giff read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette In 1941 Brick, a boy from New York state's apple country, meets Mariel, a young girl made shy by her bout with polio. They journey upstate together from Brooklyn to help Brick's elderly neighbors save their apple crop and to learn about Mariel's past. For grades 4-7. 2001. Ben, King of the River RC 53630 by David Gifaldi read by Larry Shapiro 1 cassette Chad describes his family's first camping trip with his five-year-old brother Ben, who has a developmental disability and many allergies. Chad tells about the hard time he has dealing with Ben's needs and how much he cares about his sibling. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2001. Brian's Bird RC 53740 by Patricia A. Davis read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona 1 cassette Brian, who is blind, enjoys learning to care for the parakeet he receives on his eighth birthday. He comes to realize that his older brother, Kevin, while sometimes careless, is not so bad after all. For grades K-3. 2000. Bringing Up Beauty RC 52424 by Sylvia McNicoll read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Elizabeth's family agrees to train a seeing- eye puppy for Canine Vision Canada. When an ugly Labrador retriever called Beauty arrives, Elizabeth is determined not to fall in love with it. But Beauty becomes her only source of solace as Elizabeth faces problems with family and friends. For grades 4-7. 1994. How Many Days until Tomorrow? RC 53877 by Caroline Janover read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Josh, who has dyslexia, and his older brother, Simon, spend the summer on a remote island off the coast of Maine with their grandparents. Josh enjoys his outdoor adventures and proves himself in unexpected ways. Sequel to Josh: A Boy with Dyslexia (RC 53876). For grades 4-7. 2000. Josh: A Boy with Dyslexia RC 53876 by Caroline Janover read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Josh has just moved to New Jersey and is worried about starting fifth grade because he has a learning disability and will be in a special class. Josh's dyslexia causes teasing and bullying, but he gains respect and friendship for characteristics that really count. For grades 4-7. 1988. My Brother Made Me Do It RC 53936 by Peg Kehret read by Peggy Gilleland 1 cassette As part of a fifth-grade assignment, Julie Welsh becomes a pen pal to eighty-nine-year-old nursing home resident Mrs. Kaplan. Julie describes her school and family life and her surprise when she is diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. For grades 4-7. 2000. My Sister Annie RC 52247 by Bill Dodds read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Charlie, eleven, faces some challenges pitching for the baseball team, asking a girl to the school dance, and wanting to be accepted by the guys in a local gang. All these things are complicated by his feelings about his older sister with Down syndrome. For grades 4-7. 1993. Nick's Secret RC 51993 by Claire H. Blatchford read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette In this sequel to Nick's Mission (RC 43812), deaf seventh- grader Nick and his dog, Wags, are in danger from a bully and his gang at a deserted motel. But he is rescued by a mysterious girl who trains sheepdogs. For grades 4-7. 2000. Prairie School RC 52740 by Avi read by Norma Lana 1 cassette When Aunt Dora, a schoolteacher, comes to visit Noah's family in 1880, nine-year-old Noah feels no need to read or write. But Aunt Dora changes his mind by expanding his world while he pushes her wheelchair across the prairie. For grades 2-4. 2001. A Sailor Returns RC 53830 by Theodore Taylor read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Evan, an eleven-year-old boy with a club foot, is delighted when his long-lost grandfather comes to visit in 1914. He bonds with this man, who takes him fishing and also walks with a limp. But the old sailor has a secret revealed after a neighbor is murdered. For grades 4-7. 2001. A Screaming Kind of Day RC 51579 by Rachna Gilmore read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette Scully only listens to her teasing brother and scolding mother when she wants to; then Scully turns on her hearing aids. One rainy day she longs to play outside. When her mother sends her to her room, Scully sneaks out the back door. For grades K-3. 1999. Spider Sparrow RC 54904 by Dick King-Smith read by David Cutler 1 cassette A baby abandoned on an English farm develops differently physically and mentally from other children. Nicknamed Spider for his strange way of walking, he has a gift for communicating with animals. As Spider grows up, he makes a special place in the heart of his community. For grades 5-8. 1998. Tiger's Fall RC 54780 by Molly Bang read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette When Lupe falls out of a tree in her Mexican village, she is paralyzed from the waist down. Angry and feeling sorry for herself, Lupe goes to a center for disabled people, who help her realize that her life can still have a purpose. For grades 3-6. 2001. Wheel Wizards RC 53573 by Matt Christopher read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Before the car accident, twelve-year-old Seth dreamed of being a basketball star. Angry and unhappy now that he is in a wheelchair, Seth perks up when he is introduced to wheelchair basketball. For grades 4-7. 2000. The Year of Miss Agnes RC 51865 by Kirkpatrick Hill read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Ten-year-old Athapascan Indian Frederika relates the story of a special teacher who comes to her Alaskan village in 1948. Miss Agnes makes education interesting for everyone in the one-room schoolhouse, including Fred's twelve-year-old deaf sister, Bokko, who learns sign language for the first time. For grades 3-6. 2000. Braille The Hickory Chair BR 13096 by Lisa Rowe Fraustino 1 volume A blind boy tells of his warm relationship with his grandmother. After she dies, every family member except him finds notes on special things she has left for them. He chooses her favorite chair as a remembrance, and years later, his grandchild finds a note inside for him. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001. Looking Out for Sarah BR 14009 by Glenna Lang 1 volume Describes a day in the life of Perry, a seeing-eye dog. He guides his owner, Sarah, to the grocery store and the post office and on a school visit. He dreams about the month that he and Sarah walked from Boston to New York. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001. Rainbow Joe and Me BR 13091 by Maria Diaz Strom 1 volume Eloise loves to paint pictures in bright colors that she describes for her elderly blind neighbor Rainbow Joe. Joe tells her he too can make colors sing and promises one day to show her his own special way with them. And one Sunday, for a surprise, he does just that. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. A Screaming Kind of Day BR 13083 by Rachna Gilmore 1 volume Scully only listens to her teasing brother and scolding mother when she wants to; then Scully turns on her hearing aids. One rainy day she longs to play outside. When her mother sends her to her room, Scully sneaks out the back door. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Classics Cassettes The Adventures of Tom Sawyer RC 53084 by Mark Twain read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes (Reissue) The escapades and high jinks of schoolboy Tom Sawyer, who lives with his Aunt Polly in a small Missouri town on the Mississippi River. Tom angles for the affections of Becky Thatcher, runs away with Huck Finn and Joe Harper, and tells the truth when it matters. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1876. The Adventures of Ulysses RC 52492 retold by Bernard Evslin read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Retelling of the Greek epic describing Ulysses's ten-year voyage home after the fall of Troy. Ulysses and his crew encounter the deadly Sirens, who bewitch men with their magical songs; the giant man-eating Cyclops; and other strange creatures and unexpected obstacles. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1969. Great Expectations RC 53991 by Charles Dickens read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes (Reissue) An encounter with a convict in a cemetery will have long- term consequences for Pip, a poor orphan boy. But before he grasps their full significance, he is to live with the strange spinster Miss Havisham, to be tormented by her ward Estella, and to move to London. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1861. Paddington Treasury RC 51361 by Michael Bond read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Thirty-five Paddington stories collected to mark his fortieth year in America. Tales recount the adventures and misadventures of a very rare sort of bear from darkest Peru, who was found by Mr. and Mrs. Brown in 1965 on the Paddington Station railway platform. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1999. Treasure Island RC 52436 by Robert Louis Stevenson read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Young Jim Hawkins finds a map in a dead seaman's possessions. His friends, Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey, realize it's a treasure map. They hire a ship, unaware that the crew includes the pirate Long John Silver. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1881. Braille Treasure Island BR 13682 by Robert Louis Stevenson 2 volumes Young Jim Hawkins finds a map in a dead seaman's possessions. His friends, Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey, realize it's a treasure map. They hire a ship, unaware that the crew includes the pirate Long John Silver. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1881. The Wind in the Willows BR 12977 by Kenneth Grahame 2 volumes (Reissue) Relates the escapades of four animal friends Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger who live along a river in the English countryside. For grades 4-7. 1908. Family Cassettes Adrift RC 54237 by Allan Baillie read by David Cutler 1 cassette While playing pirates with his little sister, Sally, and her cat, Nebu, in an old crate he finds on the beach, Flynn suddenly discovers that they are adrift on the sea. And Flynn must somehow keep them all alive. For grades 4-7. 1983. Any Small Goodness: A Novel of the Barrio RC 54589 by Tony Johnston read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette When Arturo's family moves from Mexico to a barrio in East Los Angeles, there are many changes. Arturo joins new friends to reclaim their Spanish names at school, play basketball, champion the school librarian, and even start their own gang to do good. For grades 5-8. 2001. As Ever, Gordy RC 48020 by Mary Downing Hahn read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette In this sequel to Following My Own Footsteps (RC 50424), Gordy Smith and his sister June are forced to return to their Maryland hometown. Gordy's old classmates and teachers still label him a "juvenile delinquent from a bad family." Gordy starts slipping into trouble again, until he realizes there are people who care about him. For grades 5-8. 1998. Aunt Morbelia and the Screaming Skulls RC 51946 by Joan Carris read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette When Todd learns his great aunt, Morbelia, is coming to live with his family, he tells his best friend, Jeff, the situation is "horribulous." But Aunt Morbelia proves to be a very good teacher and teller of tales. Prequel to Beware the Ravens, Aunt Morbelia (RC 43423). For grades 4-7. 1990. The Austere Academy: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5 RC 50911 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Once again, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny encounter adversity which here means trouble when they attend the Prufrock Preparatory School with its horrid violin-playing Vice Principal Nero. New friends help, but dreadful Count Olaf reappears in this sequel to The Miserable Mill (RC 50910). For grades 4-7. 2000. The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1 RC 50907 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The Baudelaire siblings Violet, fourteen; Klaus, twelve; and Sunny, a teething toddler are charming and clever, but "magnets for misfortune." In short order, they are orphaned, denied access to their inheritance until Violet comes of age, and sent to live with a repulsive relative, Count Olaf. For grades 4-7. 1999. Ben, King of the River RC 53630 by David Gifaldi read by Larry Shapiro 1 cassette Chad describes his family's first camping trip with his five-year-old brother Ben, who has a developmental disability and many allergies. Chad tells about the hard time he has dealing with Ben's needs and how much he cares about his sibling. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2001. The Birthday Room RC 49749 by Kevin Henkes read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette When twelve-year-old Ben visits his uncle in Oregon for the first time in ten years, he becomes caught up in the strained relationship between his mother and her brother. Ben also becomes interested in the girl next door and in making his future as an artist. For grades 5-8. 1999. A Blizzard Year: Timmy's Almanac of the Seasons RC 50296 by Gretel Ehrlich read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette The year she turns thirteen, Timmy and her parents experience a terrible blizzard on their Wyoming ranch. In her journal Timmy tells of the storm's impact during the following months as her family struggles to avoid foreclosure. Desperate, Timmy sends out an e-mail plea for help. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Breadwinner RC 53938 by Deborah Ellis read by Peg Gilleland 1 cassette The Taliban rulers in Kabul, Afghanistan, impose strict limitations on women's freedom and behavior. Eleven-year-old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy so that her family can survive after her father's arrest. For grades 5-8. 2000. Breaking Through RC 53946 by Francisco Jiménez read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Francisco describes his family's migrant- worker problems in southern California, their deportation to Mexico, and their legal reentry to the United States. He discusses his desire for education in the face of hardships and prejudice. Sequel to The Circuit (RC 46960). For grades 5-8. 2001. Caleb's Story RC 53941 by Patricia MacLachlan read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette In this sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall (RC 23524), Caleb's discovery of an old man in the barn becomes a family problem. Although Caleb, his sister Cassie, and Sarah welcome him as a long-lost grandfather, Jacob remembers the pain of the past. For grades 3-6. 2001. The Color of My Words RC 53096 by Lynn Joseph read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette Ana, a twelve-year-old writer living in the Dominican Republic, depends on her older brother to enhance her talents until the life-changing events on her thirteenth birthday. For grades 4-7. 2000. Dancing in Cadillac Light RC 53186 by Kimberly Willis Holt read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Moon, Texas; 1968. Eleven-year-old tomboy Jaynell is put in charge of her grandfather for the summer. They have a good time cruising in an old Cadillac until Grandpap gives his old house to a large, struggling family. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001. The Doll People RC 52750 by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette A family of porcelain dolls that has lived in the same house for one hundred years is taken aback when a new family of plastic dolls arrives and doesn't follow "the doll code of honor." But the girl doll, Annabelle, is excited to have a friend. For grades 4-7. 2000. Dream Soul RC 53422 by Laurence Yep read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes In 1927, as her first Christmas in West Virginia approaches, Joan Lee hopes her tradition-minded Chinese parents will permit the family to celebrate the holiday with their American landlady. Continues the story of the Lees' cultural adjustments begun in The Star Fisher (RC 53421). For grades 4-7. 2000. Edgar Allan RC 52963 by John Neufeld read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Michael, one of the four Fickett children, tells how a family decision becomes a problem in a prejudiced community when, in 1968, the Ficketts want to adopt three-year-old Edgar Allan an African American. For grades 5-8. 1968. The Ersatz Elevator: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 6 RC 51769 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The woeful saga of the Baudelaire orphans, last encountered in The Austere Academy (RC 50911), continues as evil Count Olaf discovers their whereabouts at Esmé Squalor's seventy- one-bedroom penthouse and concocts a new plan to steal their family fortune. For grades 4-7. 2001. Esperanza Rising RC 52960 by Pam Muñoz Ryan read by Jacinda Bronaugh 1 cassette Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their wealthy and privileged life in Mexico to go work in the southern California agricultural labor camps. They must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing migrant farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression. For grades 6-9. 2000. Everything on a Waffle RC 53669 by Polly Horvath read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette When Primrose's parents are lost at sea off Coal Harbour in Canada, she is cared for by a series of neighbors and relatives, including Miss Bowzer, who owns a restaurant where everything is served on a waffle. For grades 4-7. 2001. Farewell to the Island RC 52077 by Gloria Whelan read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette In 1816, while traveling to visit her sister in London, sixteen-year-old Mary falls in love with a midshipman. She is torn between beginning a new life in England and returning to her Michigan family farm on Mackinac Island. Sequel to Once on This Island (RC 46581). For grades 4-7. 1998. Fur-ever yours, Booker Jones RC 53945 by Betsy Duffey read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Booker Jones is determined to become a published science fiction writer until his parents' vacation disrupts his routine. When they leave Booker and his older sister, Libba, with their confused grandfather, problems quickly pile up, such as laundry, cooking, and how to help Pop. Sequel to Utterly yours, Booker Jones (RC 43487). For grades 5-8. 2001. Girlhearts RC 53407 by Norma Fox Mazer read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Thirteen-year-old Sarabeth Silver's life is turned upside down when her twenty-nine-year-old mother dies suddenly. Orphaned and grief-stricken, Sarabeth moves in with her Mom's best friend but doesn't feel comfortable in the crowded apartment with Cynthia's husband and baby son. Sequel to Silver (RC 37105). For grades 6-9. 2001. The Graduation of Jake Moon RC 53812 by Barbara Park read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Eighth-grader Jake Moon struggles to cope with changes in his beloved grandfather, who is rapidly deteriorating from Alzheimer's disease. Jake considers the elderly man's strange behavior an embarrassment but gradually becomes reconciled. For grades 5-8. 2000. The Great Gilly Hopkins RC 51866 by Katherine Paterson read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette (Reissue) Eleven-year-old Gilly has developed a prickly exterior to deal with being a foster child. But when she moves in with big-hearted Maime Trotter and foster brother William Ernest and meets blind Mr. Randolph, the next-door neighbor, Gilly learns to care about others. Some strong language. For grades 5-8. Newbery Honor. 1978. Gus and Grandpa RC 50246 by Claudia Mills read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette As Gus turns seven and Grandpa turns seventy, the two continue to enjoy each other's company around the house, out on errands, finding Grandpa's lost car, and celebrating their birthdays. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 1997. Gus and Grandpa and Show-and-Tell RC 51613 by Claudia Mills read by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette Gus despairs of coming up with something to take for his second-grade class's show-and-tell that's as interesting and impressive as the things classmate Ryan Mason brings in. Then, while visiting Grandpa, Gus is struck with a great idea. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 2000. Gus and Grandpa and the Christmas Cookies RC 50247 by Claudia Mills read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Having baked six dozen Christmas cookies for themselves and been given many more from the neighbors, Gus and Grandpa find a rewarding solution to the problem of disposing of their extra holiday treats. Easy chapter book. For grades K- 3. 1997. Gus and Grandpa and the Halloween Costume RC 55102 by Claudia Mills read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Gus wants a store-bought Halloween costume to wear to school, but his parents do not believe in buying costumes. Grandpa is his last hope and sure enough, in a dusty, musty trunk, Gus finds the perfect outfit. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2002. Gus and Grandpa at Basketball RC 54883 by Claudia Mills read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Gus enjoys basketball practice, but the noise from the crowd and fast pace of real games bother him, and he doesn't play well. Then his game improves when grandpa gives him some good advice. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2001. Gus and Grandpa at the Hospital RC 54884 by Claudia Mills read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette When Grandpa is in the hospital recovering from a heart attack, Gus worries about visiting him there. Gradually, Gus learns how to help Grandpa do things in his room and finally feels comfortable at the hospital. But the best part is taking Grandpa home. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 1998. Hemlock Hill Hideaway RC 53022 by Carrie Bender read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette The Petersheims of Whispering Brook buy a farm for young Omar and send his sister Nancy to keep house for him. The Amish siblings are joined by the mischievous abandoned child Dannie, who adopts a coon and continues to cause problems. Sequel to Chestnut Ridge Acres (RC 46800). For grades 4-7. 2000. Holding Up the Earth RC 54579 by Dianne E. Gray read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old orphan Hope, spending the summer on a Nebraska farm with Sarah, her latest foster mother, reads family documents left by four previous generations of teens: Abigail, the first homesteader; Rebecca, a hired girl; Sarah's mother, Anna; and Sarah. For grades 5-8. 2000. The Hostile Hospital: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 8 RC 52913 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three Baudelaire orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny find themselves in Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close pursuit. Sequel to The Vile Village (RC 52098). For grades 4-7. 2001. How I Became an American RC 54381 by Karin Gündisch read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Johann Bonfert records the 1902 journey of his German family from Austria-Hungary to Youngstown, Ohio. Describes the hardships of their immigration and the difficulties of adjusting to American culture. For grades 4-7. Batchelder Award. 2001. How Tía Lola Came to (Visit) Stay RC 53326 by Julia Alvarez read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Nine-year-old New Yorker Miguel and his sister Juanita move to Vermont with their mother after their parents divorce. Struggling to fit in, Miguel is embarrassed when his Spanish-speaking aunt from the Dominican Republic comes to live with them. For grades 4-7. 2001. I See the Moon RC 52631 by C.B. Christiansen read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette In Bitte's twelfth summer, she looks forward to becoming a loving aunt to her unwed fifteen-year-old sister's baby. She searches for an answer to the question "What is love?" Meanwhile she opposes her sister's decision to place the baby for adoption. For grades 5-8. 1994. Joey Pigza Loses Control RC 51237 by Jack Gantos read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette In this sequel to Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (RC 48254) Joey is spending the summer with his long-absent alcoholic dad, who convinces Joey to stop wearing his medication patches. Soon wired again, Joey clashes with his dad's own out-of-control personality. For grades 5-8. 2000. A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt RC 52328 by C. Coco De Young read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Margo is in fifth grade during the Great Depression, and feels bad about everyone's money problems. When her family is in danger of losing their house, Margo writes a letter to the president's wife, Eleanor Roosevelt. She asks for her help to save their home. For grades 3-6. 1999. Little House in the Big Woods RC 50921 by Laura Ingalls Wilder read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette (Reissue) Wisconsin, 1871. The Ingalls family experiences pioneer life in a little log house, miles from any settlement. They feel safe and secure despite blizzards, wolves, and the loneliness of the big woods. Prequel to Little House on the Prairie (RC 50922). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1932. Miracle's Boys RC 51471 by Jacqueline Woodson read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Three orphaned African American brothers confront the challenges of growing up in New York City. The eldest, Ty'ree, works to support the boys; hostile and sullen Charlie returns from two years in detention; and Lafayette, the youngest, longs for family closeness. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. Coretta Scott King Award. 2000. The Miserable Mill: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 4 RC 50910 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette In this sequel to The Wide Window (RC 50909) the saga of the Baudelaire orphans continues as they are sent to work at a grimy lumber mill in exchange for dormitory bunks. In due course their nemesis, Count Olaf, appears in yet another disguise. For grades 4-7. 2000. Mom, the Wolf Man, and Me RC 52014 by Norma Klein read by Erin Jones 1 cassette (Reissue) As the daughter of an unwed mother, Brett enjoys having her parent all to herself. But then the "Wolf Man" appears on the scene Brett calls him that because he owns an Irish wolfhound. Worse yet, they want to get married. For grades 6-9. 1972. Money Hungry RC 54516 by Sharon G. Flake read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Raspberry Hill is obsessed with making money so that she and her mother never have to worry about being homeless again, even though living in the projects is bad enough. For grades 6-9. Coretta Scott King Honor Book. 2001. My Sister Annie RC 52247 by Bill Dodds read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Charlie, eleven, faces some challenges pitching for the baseball team, asking a girl to the school dance, and wanting to be accepted by the guys in a local gang. All these things are complicated by his feelings about his older sister with Down syndrome. For grades 4-7. 1993. One Hundred and One Ways to Bug Your Parents RC 53193 by Lee Wardlaw read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Steve, called Sneeze because of his allergies, has his heart set on attending an inventors' convention. Instead, a change in family plans puts him in a summer-school writing class. Thinking up ways to pester his parents gives him an idea for a moneymaking book. For grades 4-7. 1996. One Thing I'm Good At RC 50292 by Karen Lynn Williams read by Gillian Green 1 cassette Fourth-grader Julie is having a terrible year she is failing school, her father is sick, and her teenage sister is moody and mean. Julie can think of nothing she is good at. It takes her preschool brother, Bean, to prove her wrong. For grades 3-6. 1999. The Other Side of Truth RC 54378 by Beverley Naidoo read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Nigeria, 1995. When Sade's journalist father becomes a political target and her mother is murdered, Sade and her younger brother, Femi, are smuggled to London for safety. They become stranded there, alone and without a family, desperately worried about their father's situation. Some violence. For grades 5-8. Carnegie Medal. 2000. The Quarreling Book RC 51977 by Charlotte Zolotow read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette (Reissue) A chain of unpleasant reactions begins one gray, rainy morning when Father forgets to kiss Mother good-bye as he leaves for work. Fortunately, a playful dog reverses the disagreeable mood and saves the day. For preschool-grade 2. 1963. Racing the Sun RC 53089 by Paul Pitts read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette The fact that he's an American Indian isn't something Brandon Rogers publicizes. His father abandoned his Navajo ways back in college. But when his grandfather moves in with the family, twelve-year-old Brandon slowly learns to appreciate his heritage. For grades 5-8. 1988. The Reptile Room: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2 RC 50908 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the dastardly Count Olaf in The Bad Beginning (RC 50907), the Baudelaire orphans go to live with Uncle Monty, a kindly herpetologist. For a brief time they are happy, but then Count Olaf reappears. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 1999. Return to the Island RC 52316 by Gloria Whelan read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette In this sequel to Farewell to the Island (RC 52077), Mary is back on Mackinac Island in 1818 facing a major decision: whether to marry her dear friend White Hawk and remain on the island or to marry James, an English nobleman, and move to London. For grades 4-7. 2000. A Sailor Returns RC 53830 by Theodore Taylor read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Evan, an eleven-year-old boy with a club foot, is delighted when his long-lost grandfather comes to visit in 1914. He bonds with this man, who takes him fishing and also walks with a limp. But the old sailor has a secret revealed after a neighbor is murdered. For grades 4-7. 2001. A Screaming Kind of Day RC 51579 by Rachna Gilmore read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette Scully only listens to her teasing brother and scolding mother when she wants to; then Scully turns on her hearing aids. One rainy day she longs to play outside. When her mother sends her to her room, Scully sneaks out the back door. For grades K-3. 1999. Silent to the Bone RC 51532 by E.L. Konigsburg read by Ray Childs 1 cassette After screaming for his baby half-sister's au pair, thirteen-year-old Branwell Zamborska loses his ability to speak. Accused of dropping the infant, the boy is sent to a detention center. Then Branwell's friend Connor uncovers the real reason behind his silence. For grades 6-9. 2000. Sitti's Secrets RC 54620 by Naomi Shihab Nye read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette A young girl living in the United States describes a visit with her grandmother ("sitti" in Arabic), who lives in a Palestinian village on the West Bank. For grades K-3. 1994. A Spy among the Girls RC 51329 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by John Polk 1 cassette In this sequel to A Traitor among the Boys (RC 51328) Beth Malloy's crush on Josh Hatford first disgusts her sister Caroline, but then inspires her. To prepare for her acting career Caroline should experience love and she picks Wally Hatford as her target. For grades 3-6. 2000. The Star Fisher RC 53421 by Laurence Yep read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette When Joan Lee's family moves from Ohio to West Virginia in the 1920s, they plan to open a laundry. But as the first Chinese people in a small rural town, they face unanticipated problems. For grades 4-7. 1991. Strudel Stories RC 49331 by Joanne Rocklin read by Grace Ragsdale 1 cassette Lori is upset after her Grandpa Willy's death, but her sister, Jessica, finds the right way to help Lori. They make apple strudel using Grandpa's recipe, and they tell the family stories he told about their Jewish relatives who made the same strudel in other times and places. For grades 3-6. 1999. Summer with Elisa RC 52934 by Johanna Hurwitz read by John Fulks 1 cassette During the summer between first and second grades, Elisa struggles to write to her brother Russell at camp. Then she enjoys a family vacation in the country. For grades 2-4. 2000. A Traitor among the Boys RC 51328 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by John Polk 1 cassette In this sequel to The Girls' Revenge (RC 51236) the Hatford brothers are instructed to treat the Malloy girls "like sisters," but the boys' definition differs greatly from their mother's. Meanwhile, the youngest Hatford is leaking information to the enemy. For grades 3-6. 1999. Uncle Rain Cloud RC 53318 by Tony Johnston read by Peter Gil 1 cassette After moving to Los Angeles from Mexico, Carlos's uncle looks so dark and angry that Carlos secretly calls him "Uncle Rain Cloud." Then Carlos learns that his uncle shares his fear of speaking English, and they make a pact that helps them both. For grades K-3. 2001. Vanishing RC 49936 by Bruce Brooks read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Eleven-year-old Alice is hospitalized for bronchitis following a failed stint living with her father and grandmother. But when it is time to go home to her alcoholic mother and strict stepfather, Alice realizes she can stay in the hospital with her new friend Rex if she stops eating. For grades 5-8. 1999. The Vile Village: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 7 RC 52098 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Mr. Poe, the Baudelaire orphans' banker, decides to follow the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" and has the children adopted by the village of V.F.D. The results are predictably disastrous. Sequel to The Ersatz Elevator (RC 51769). For grades 4-7. 2001. The Wakefield Legacy: The Untold Story RC 54867 by Kate William read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes The story of the Wakefield family of Sweet Valley, California, describing how their ancestors immigrated to America and the adventures each generation experienced. For grades 6-9. 1992. The Wakefields of Sweet Valley RC 54866 by Kate William read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes The adventures of generations of the Wakefield family of California from its first American immigrant to the 1960s. For grades 6-9. 1991. The Wide Window: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3 RC 50909 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette In this sequel to The Reptile Room (RC 50908) the Baudelaire orphans are sent to live with Aunt Josephine, who worries about everything, especially Lake Lachrymose and its loathsome leeches. The unhappy youngsters encounter cold soup on a rainy day, a hurricane, and a villain with a peg leg. For grades 4-7. 2000. A Year down Yonder RC 51259 by Richard Peck read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette During the 1937 recession, fifteen-year-old Mary Alice from Chicago is sent to live with feisty Grandma Dowdel in rural Illinois. There she learns about small-town ways and grows to love her grandmother. Sequel to A Long Way from Chicago (RC 50305). For grades 6-9. Newbery Medal. 2000. Braille The Austere Academy: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5 BR 13630 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume Once again, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny encounter adversity which here means trouble when they attend the Prufrock Preparatory School with its horrid violin-playing vice-principal Nero. New friends help, but dreadful Count Olaf reappears, in this sequel to The Miserable Mill (BR 13629). For grades 4-7. 2000. The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1 BR 13626 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume The Baudelaire siblings Violet, fourteen; Klaus, twelve; and Sunny, a teething toddler are charming and clever, but "magnets for misfortune." In short order, they are orphaned, denied access to their inheritance until Violet comes of age, and sent to live with a repulsive relative, Count Olaf. For grades 4-7. 1999. Beatrice's Goat BR 14006 by Page McBrier 1 volume In her small Ugandan village, Beatrice has to work hard to help her family. She can only dream of going to school. When the family receives a goat as a gift from people far away, their luck changes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001. Caleb's Story BR 14100 by Patricia MacLachlan 1 volume In this sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall (BR 9531), Caleb's discovery of an old man in the barn becomes a family problem. Although Caleb, his sister Cassie, and Sarah welcome him as a long-lost grandfather, Jacob remembers the pain of the past. For grades 3-6. 2001. Dicey's Song BR 13291 by Cynthia Voigt 2 volumes (Reissue) After their ordeals in Homecoming (BR 13290), Dicey is looking forward to settling in with her eccentric grandmother near the Chesapeake Bay and hopes her brothers and sister will be happy there. But building new ties takes more time and effort than Dicey anticipated. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1982. Edgar Allan BR 13768 by John Neufeld 1 volume Twelve-year-old Michael, one of the four Fickett children, tells how a family decision becomes a problem in a prejudiced community when, in 1968, the Ficketts want to adopt three-year-old Edgar Allan an African American. For grades 5-8. 1968. Emma's Yucky Brother BR 13917 by Jean Little 1 volume Emma looks forward to being a big sister to four-year-old Max when her family adopts him. But it takes time and tears for Emma and Max to learn to like each other. For grades K- 3. 2001. The Ersatz Elevator: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 6 BR 13631 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume The woeful saga of the Baudelaire orphans, last encountered in The Austere Academy (BR 13630), continues as evil Count Olaf discovers their whereabouts at Esmé Squalor's seventy- one-bedroom penthouse and concocts a new plan to steal their family fortune. For grades 4-7. Bestseller 2001. The Gawgon and the Boy BR 13895 by Lloyd Alexander 2 volumes In depression-era Philadelphia, eleven-year-old David misses so much school from having pneumonia that he must be tutored by his Aunt Annie. He intersperses descriptions of her unusual teaching sessions with epic stories he writes while developing a special bond with his aunt. For grades 5-8. 2001. Girlhearts BR 13797 by Norma Fox Mazer 2 volumes Thirteen-year-old Sarabeth Silver's life is turned upside down when her twenty-nine-year-old mother dies suddenly. Orphaned and grief-stricken, Sarabeth moves in with her Mom's best friend but doesn't feel comfortable in the crowded apartment with Cynthia's husband and baby son. Sequel to Silver (BR 9376). For grades 6-9. 2001. Goin' Someplace Special BR 14020 by Patricia C. McKissack 1 volume Nashville, 1950s. An African American schoolgirl takes her first trip alone in a segregated city. Her grandmother's wisdom helps 'Tricia Ann cope with the prejudice she encounters on her journey to one place where all are welcome. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Coretta Scott King Award. 2001. The Hickory Chair BR 13096 by Lisa Rowe Fraustino 1 volume A blind boy tells of his warm relationship with his grandmother. After she dies, every family member except him finds notes on special things she has left for them. He chooses her favorite chair as a remembrance, and years later, his grandchild finds a note inside for him. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001. Homecoming BR 13290 by Cynthia Voigt 3 volumes (Reissue) After their mother abandons Dicey, James, Maybeth, and Sammy at a shopping mall, it is up to thirteen-year-old Dicey to take care of her siblings and keep them together. Dicey wants to reach Bridgeport, Connecticut, where their great- aunt lives, even though it means walking for several days. For grades 5-8. 1981. The Hostile Hospital: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 8 BR 13633 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three Baudelaire orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny find themselves in Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close pursuit. Sequel to The Vile Village (BR 13632). For grades 4-7. 2001. The Miserable Mill: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 4 BR 13629 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume In this sequel to The Wide Window (BR 13628), the saga of the Baudelaire orphans continues as they are sent to work at a grimy lumber mill in exchange for dormitory bunks. In due course their nemesis, Count Olaf, appears in yet another disguise. For grades 4-7. 2000. Navajo Summer BR 13526 by Jennifer Owings Dewey 1 volume In this companion to the autobiographical Cowgirl Dreams (BR 10632), twelve-year-old Jamie recalls running away from home in the summer of 1953. Hoping to escape the tension and conflict of her divorcing parents, she stays with longtime friends, a loving Navajo family. For grades 4-7. 1998. Oliver and Amanda and the Big Snow BR 13931 by Jean Van Leeuwen 1 volume Four stories about little pig Oliver, his younger sister Amanda, and their parents enjoying the outdoors after a big snowstorm. They have fun sledding, making snowballs, playing with icicles, and building a snow pig. A beginning-to-read chapter book. For grades K-3. 1995. Oranges on Golden Mountain BR 14033 by Elizabeth Partridge 1 volume A drought forces Jo Lee's mother to send him from China to Fourth Uncle on Golden Mountain in California. There Jo Lee helps his uncle fish and he dreams of being reunited with his mother and little sister, Mei-Mei. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001. The Reptile Room: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2 BR 13627 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the dastardly Count Olaf in The Bad Beginning (BR 13626), the Baudelaire orphans go to live with Uncle Monty, a kindly herpetologist. For a brief time they are happy, but then Count Olaf reappears. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 1999. A Screaming Kind of Day BR 13083 by Rachna Gilmore 1 volume Scully only listens to her teasing brother and scolding mother when she wants to; then Scully turns on her hearing aids. One rainy day she longs to play outside. When her mother sends her to her room, Scully sneaks out the back door. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Separate Sisters BR 14226 by Nancy Springer 1 volume Thirteen-year-old Donni, living with her father, is so upset over her parents' divorce that she gets into increasingly serious trouble at school. She does not realize how much her fourteen-year-old sister, Trisha, who lives with their mother, is also hurting. For grades 6-9. 2001. Stranger in Dadland BR 13678 by Amy Goldman Koss 1 volume Twelve-year-old John and his older sister, Liz, visit their dad in California once a year. But this year Liz won't come and John is stuck with his busy, absent father for a whole week. Then Dad breaks his leg. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001. Sugarbush Spring BR 14048 by Marsha Wilson Chall 1 volume As winter melts into spring, a girl and her grandfather go into the woods to tap trees and collect sap in buckets. Then the girl describes how her whole family joins in to boil sap into syrup, turning work into pleasure. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. The Vile Village: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 7 BR 13632 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume Mr. Poe, the Baudelaire orphans' banker, decides to follow the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" and has the children adopted by the village of V.F.D. The results are predictably disastrous. Sequel to The Ersatz Elevator (BR 13631). For grades 4-7. 2001. The Wide Window: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3 BR 13628 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume In this sequel to The Reptile Room (BR 13627), the Baudelaire orphans are sent to live with Aunt Josephine, who worries about everything, especially Lake Lachrymose and its loathsome leeches. The unhappy youngsters encounter cold soup on a rainy day, a hurricane, and a villain with a peg leg. For grades 4-7. 2000. A Year down Yonder BR 12930 by Richard Peck 1 volume During the 1937 recession fifteen-year-old Mary Alice from Chicago is sent to live with feisty Grandma Dowdel in rural Illinois. There she learns about small-town ways and grows to love her grandmother. Sequel to A Long Way from Chicago (BR 12129). For grades 6-9. Newbery Medal. 2000. Fantasy Cassettes The Amazing Bone RC 53092 by William Steig read by Colleen Delany 1 cassette (Reissue) While dawdling on her way home from school one wonderful afternoon in spring, Pearl Pig finds a small bone that has fallen out of a witch's basket. For grades K-3. Caldecott Honor. 1976. The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents RC 55211 by Terry Pratchett read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Maurice, a talking cat; a group of intelligent rats with a dream; and Keith, a boy with a pennywhistle, run a great Pied Piper scam until they reach Bad Blintz. Finding that town already being conned puts Maurice's gang in a quandary. For grades 6-9. 2001. Aria of the Sea RC 53214 by Dia Calhoun read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes In a magical kingdom by the sea, talented thirteen-year-old commoner Cerinthe wins a place in the School of the Royal Dancers. She ignores her gift for healing until a life- threatening accident occurs. Then Cerinthe realizes she must decide which career to follow to truly be herself. For grades 6-9. 2000. Artemis Fowl RC 52289 by Eoin Colfer read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Twelve-year-old mastermind Artemis plans to restore his family fortune by obtaining some of the fairies' gold. The first step involves blackmailing an alcoholic fairy to photograph her "Book," containing her race's secrets but written in an ancient tongue. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2001. Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident RC 54323 by Eoin Colfer read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes In this sequel to Artemis Fowl (RC 52289), thirteen-year-old Artemis turns his attention to rescuing his long-missing father from the Russian Mafiya. In the process, he again encounters elf police captain Holly Short. This time the two join forces. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2002. Beast RC 52717 by Donna Jo Napoli read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Elaborates the tale of Beauty and the Beast from the Beast's point of view. After he is transformed into a lion for violating a ritual, a Persian prince retreats to France to save his life. For grades 6-9. 2000. The Book of Dragons RC 55130 by E. Nesbit read by David Cutler 1 cassette Eight stories about dragons. In "The Deliverers of Their Country," two children try to wake St. George when a plague of dragons descends on England. For grades 4-7. 1900. The Borrowers RC 51409 by Mary Norton read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette (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 (RC 42266). For grades 3-6. 1952. Dragon War RC 51040 by Laurence Yep read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes The dragon princess Shimmer and her companions fight a war against the evil Boneless King in order to rescue their friend Thorn and restore the dragons' underwater home. Sequel to Dragon Cauldron (RC 39669). For grades 5-8. 1992. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them RC 52451 by J.K. Rowling read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Special edition of an approved textbook used by Harry Potter at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An A-to-Z listing of magical beasts, it briefly describes such creatures as the centaur, hippogriff, troll, and unicorn and ten breeds of dragon. For grades 4-7. 2001. Fire Bringer RC 52711 by David Clement-Davies read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes When ancient Scotland was beset by Norse invaders, the deer were fighting their own war. Drail, a tyrannical stag and self-styled Lord of the Herds, is consolidating his power, when a prophesied and uniquely marked fawn Rannoch is born. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999. First Test: Protector of the Small, Book 1 RC 52767 by Tamora Pierce read by Lisette Lecat 2 cassettes Ten-year-old Keladry is dismayed that she must pass a year's probation to be the first female page in Tortall. But her desire to become a knight and protect people is so strong that Kel accepts the condition. Followed by Page (RC 52768). For grades 5-8. 1999. The Fledgling RC 53197 by Jane Langton read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Georgie's fondest wish is to be able to fly. When she meets a Canada goose, the Goose Prince, the girl's dream comes true for a while. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor. 1980. The Folk Keeper RC 51788 by Franny Billingsley read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette 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. Four Fantastic Novels RC 51075 by Daniel Pinkwater read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Four complete stories, originally published separately. Borgel is a 111-year-old time-traveling uncle who moves in with unsuspecting relatives. Other unusual characters appear in Yobgorgle: Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario, The Worms of Kukumlima, and The Snarkout Boys and the Baconburg Horror. For grades 4-7. 1992. The Great Good Thing RC 53785 by Roderick Townley read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Princess Sylvie's storybook kingdom really is a storybook, where nothing ever changes. Whenever the book is opened, the characters scramble madly to reach their proper place, over and over. Then Sylvie discovers she can enter new worlds with the Reader and find new adventures. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001. Green Boy RC 54905 by Susan Cooper read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Trey and his seven-year-old brother, Lou, who does not speak, cross the barrier between two worlds. From their island home in the Bahamas, they enter a land called Pangaia, playing a mysterious role in restoring the natural environment in both places. For grades 4-7. 2002. It's All Greek to Me RC 49774 by Jon Scieszka read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette As they are about to go on stage, Joe, Fred, and Sam are transported back to the time of Zeus and the other gods of Greek mythology, who, strangely enough, behave much as the characters in the trio's class play. For grades 3-6. 1999. Kneeknock Rise RC 50866 by Natalie Babbitt read by Maxine Wasserman 1 cassette (Reissue) The village of Instep is famous for Megrimum, the mysterious monster that lives atop Kneeknock Rise and moans when it's raining. When Egan's cousin Ada goads him into climbing the Rise to look for the creature, Egan discovers a mystery of human nature. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor. 1970. Lord Brocktree RC 50859 by Brian Jacques read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes The mountain of Salamandastron needs the help of Brocktree, the badger lord, and Dotti, a young haremaid, when evil comes in the form of the wildcat Ungatt Trunn and his Blue Hordes. This is the thirteenth tale in the Redwall series. For grades 5-8. 2000. Mary Poppins in the Park RC 50920 by P.L. Travers read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette This sequel to Mary Poppins Opens the Door (RC 50919) contains additional adventures of the amazing English nanny and her charges that "should be understood to have happened during any of the three visits of Mary Poppins to the Banks family." For grades 4-7. 1952. Mary Poppins Opens the Door RC 50919 by P.L. Travers read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette In this sequel to Mary Poppins Comes Back (RC 50918) Jane and Michael light off a fireworks rocket. But instead of producing a starburst in the sky, the flare's single spark turns out to be Mary Poppins, who takes the Banks children on more marvelous adventures. For grades 4-7. 1943. Mennyms Alive RC 54994 by Sylvia Waugh read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette The Mennyms, a family of life-sized rag dolls, wake up to find their household has been moved. They are now in the care of an eccentric but loving antiques dealer who soon suspects their secret. Sequel to Mennyms Alone (RC 44578). For grades 4-7. 1996. Midnight's Choice RC 51401 by Kate Thompson read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette In this sequel to Switchers (RC 47997) Tess, who has the ability to change into animal forms, must choose between good and evil as she tries to decide whether to "switch" into a phoenix like Kevin or into a vampire like Martin, because at fifteen her decision becomes final. For grades 5- 8. 1999. The Other Ones RC 54123 by Jean Thesman read by Erin Jones 1 cassette High school sophomore Bridget is torn between accepting her powers of witchcraft, like her Aunt Cait, or trying to fit in like an ordinary human to please her parents. But when the boy next door is abandoned by his father, she realizes that she has no choice. For grades 6-9. 1999. The Other Wind RC 53745 by Ursula K. Le Guin read by John Horton 2 cassettes Sequel to Tehanu (RC 32958). Alder, a sorcerer, has been having terrible dreams since the death of his wife, Lily he sees her and others reaching out to him. His dreams will lead to the transformation of Earthsea. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001. Page: Protector of the Small, Book 2 RC 52768 by Tamora Pierce read by Lisette Lecat 2 cassettes Eleven-year-old Keladry has overcome obstacles to become the first female page. Yet she is still tormented by some of the boys and afraid of heights. In addition, she must prove she is physically fit for knighthood. Sequel to First Test (RC 52767). For grades 5-8. 2000. Parsifal's Page RC 53805 by Gerald Morris read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes In the days of King Arthur, eleven-year-old Piers becomes page to Parsifal, a rustic and untutored youth on a quest for knighthood. Their journey reveals important secrets about their families and truths about themselves. For grades 5-8. 2001. The Power of Un RC 52229 by Nancy Etchemendy read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette After the worst day in middle-schooler Gib Finney's life, when his little sister, Roxy, is hit by a truck while he watches from a carnival ride, Gib remembers the "unner" a device that can "undo" past events given to him by a strange man. Only it's lost in the woods. For grades 4-7. 2000. Quidditch through the Ages RC 52452 by J.K. Rowling read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette A history of the game avidly enjoyed and played at Hogwarts School. Begins with the evolution of the flying broomstick which Harry Potter excels at maneuvering. Discusses the rules of Quidditch, famous teams of other centuries, and worldwide developments of the game. For grades 4-7. 2001. The Ropemaker RC 54240 by Peter Dickinson read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes When the magic that protects their Valley starts to fail, Tilja and her companions journey into the evil Empire to find the ancient magician, Faheel, who originally cast those spells. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Printz Honor Book. 2001. The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf RC 51729 by Gerald Morris read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Feisty young Lynet journeys to King Arthur's court seeking a champion to rescue her older sister Lyonesse from the Red Knight. Lynet is joined by a dwarf and a kitchen knave, neither of whom is what he seems. Sequel to The Squire, His Knight, and His Lady (RC 49598). For grades 5-8. 2000. Sign of the Dove RC 52532 by Susan Fletcher read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette As the last of the dragon eggs that were laid long ago begin to hatch, Lyf becomes a reluctant friend who tries to save both the dragon mothers and their newly born children from their enemies. Sequel to Dragon's Milk (RC 36623). For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1996. Song of the Wanderer: The Unicorn Chronicles, Book 2 RC 52153 by Bruce Coville read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to Into the Land of the Unicorns (RC 40262), Cara, newly arrived in Luster, makes a perilous journey across the land to fetch her grandmother, the Wanderer, whose presence is required by Arabella Skydancer, queen of the unicorns. For grades 4-7. 1999. Squire: Protector of the Small, Book 3 RC 52769 by Tamora Pierce read by Lisette Lecat 3 cassettes Fourteen-year-old Kel feels fortunate to squire Lord Raoul, commander of the King's Own though he was not her first choice. Before she can become a knight, Kel faces a terrifying test in the Chapel of the Ordeal. She also experiences her first love. Sequel to Page (RC 52768). For grades 5-8. 2001. The Stones Are Hatching RC 52191 by Geraldine McCaughrean read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Phelim Green, who considers himself an ordinary eleven-year- old boy, undertakes a journey to the Stoor Worm's lair to destroy the long-forgotten Worm and its Hatchlings. He is aided on his desperate mission by Maiden, Fool, and the strange black Horse. For grades 5-8. 1999. Summerland RC 54987 by Michael Chabon read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Eleven-year-old Ethan Feld, the least gifted ballplayer on Clam Island, is recruited to be a hero and defend the ferishers in Summerland against giants, goblins, and a tough baseball team. He is assisted by his resolute friend, Jennifer T. Rideout, and assorted creatures. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002. Taggerung: A Tale from Redwall RC 53037 by Brian Jacques read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes The clan of Sawney Rath kidnap an otter born at Redwall Abbey because he bears the special mark of Taggerung, the warrior hero. But Tagg refuses to kill, rebelling against his adoptive tribe and seeking his true heritage. For grades 5-8. 2001. Tales from Earthsea RC 53468 by Ursula K. Le Guin read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Contains five tales providing background to Le Guin's Earthsea novels. The short novella, "Finder," reveals how the school on Roke was founded. Another tale relates the story of a young man who would rather be a musician than a mage. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001. The Time Bike RC 51255 by Jane Langton read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette After his beloved brand-new bike is stolen, Eddy receives an old-fashioned bicycle from an uncle in India. Eddy's disappointment vanishes when he realizes the vintage two- wheeler is capable of transporting him back in time. Companion to The Fragile Flag (RC 22755) and others. For grades 4-7. 2000. Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood RC 54464 by Meredith Ann Pierce read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Brown Hannah dwells "at the verge of the Tanglewood," where she converses with animals, prepares draughts for a wizard from the flowers growing in her hair, and heals cottars (peasants) for the asking. Intrigue begins when a young knight asks about a treasure hidden in the heart of the Wood. For grades 6-9. 2001. Triss: A Tale from Redwall RC 54948 by Brian Jacques read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Triss the squirrelmaid, Shogg the otter, and Welfo the hedgehog escape from slavery at Riftgard and are pursued across the sea toward Redwall by Princess Kurda a pure ferret her brother Prince Bladd, and a band of freebooters who seek the rumored treasure of Brockhall. For grades 5-8. 2002. The Two Princesses of Bamarre RC 52087 by Gail Carson Levine read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Until Princess Meryl was struck with the Gray Death, Princess Addie had always been afraid of everything. Now Addie battles specters, gryphons, ogres, and dragons while seeking a cure for her sister. Along the way, she fulfills an ancient prophecy. For grades 5-8. 2001. The Vampire in My Bathtub RC 51577 by Brenda Seabrooke read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Jeff's boredom over moving with his mother to a tiny West Virginia town disappears when he awakens an out-of-shape vampire who has been asleep for decades in Jeff's closet. Eugene is a good vampire who doesn't drink blood, but Jeff must help him elude an evil fiend. For grades 4-7. 1999. Wild Blood RC 51402 by Kate Thompson read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette In this sequel to Midnight's Choice (RC 51401) Tess spends the summer before her decisive fifteenth birthday in Ireland with her cousins. She enjoys "switching" into different animal shapes, but when her cousins disappear in the woods, she must face her fears to save them. For grades 5-8. 1999. The Wings of Merlin: The Lost Years of Merlin, Book 5 RC 52471 by T.A. Barron read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Mirror of Merlin (RC 49469), Merlin's fragile home on the isle of Fincayra is threatened by a mysterious warrior with swords for arms, and by Stangmar's escape from prison. Meanwhile, Merlin's life continues to move toward its ultimate destiny. For grades 5-8. 2000. The Wizard's Dilemma RC 53605 by Diane Duane read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to A Wizard Abroad (RC 46831), wizards-in- training Nita and Kit quarrel. Kit withdraws to investigate his dog's powers. Meanwhile, Nita confronts her mother's hospitalization for a life-threatening brain tumor by searching for a magical cure. For grades 5-8. 2001. A Wolf at the Door: And Other Retold Fairy Tales RC 53007 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette A collection of thirteen tales by science fiction and fantasy authors. In "Hansel's Eyes," by Garth Nix, a blind, spiderlike witch captures Hansel and Gretel in a computer game store. Other writers include Jane Yolen, Michael Cadnum, Gregory Maguire, and Patricia A. McKillip. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000. Braille Artemis Fowl BR 13430 by Eoin Colfer 2 volumes Twelve-year-old mastermind Artemis plans to restore his family fortune by obtaining some of the fairies' gold. The first step involves blackmailing an alcoholic fairy to photograph her "Book," containing her race's secrets but written in an ancient tongue. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2001. Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident BR 14188 by Eoin Colfer 2 volumes In this sequel to Artemis Fowl (BR 13430), thirteen-year-old Artemis turns his attention to rescuing his long-missing father from the Russian Mafiya. In the process, he again encounters elf police captain Holly Short. This time the two join forces. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2002. The Crystal Stair BR 14290 by Grace Chetwin 2 volumes In this sequel to The Riddle and the Rune (BR 7453), Gom is temporarily reunited with his wizard mother. He learns the identity of his evil nemesis Katak and finds himself a key figure in the battle to save the world of Ulm from destruction. For grades 6-9. 1988. The Dark Is Rising BR 13420 by Susan Cooper 2 volumes 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 (BR 13419). For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Honor. 1973. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them BR 13499 by J.K. Rowling 1 volume Special edition of an approved textbook used by Harry Potter at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An A-to-Z listing of magical beasts, it briefly describes such creatures as the centaur, hippogriff, troll, unicorn, and ten breeds of dragon. For grades 4-7. 2001. Greenwitch BR 13421 by Susan Cooper 1 volume 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 (BR 13420). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1974. The Grey King BR 13423 by Susan Cooper 2 volumes (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 (BR 13421). For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1975. The Horse and His Boy: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 3 BR 13946 by C.S. Lewis 2 volumes (Reissue) A boy and his talking horse share an adventurous and dangerous journey to Narnia to warn of invading barbarians. Sequel to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (BR 11912). For grades 4-7. 1954. The Last Battle: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 7 BR 13950 by C.S. Lewis 1 volume (Reissue) When evil comes to Narnia, Jill and Eustace help fight the great last battle, and Aslan leads his people to a glorious new paradise. Seventh and final title, sequel to The Silver Chair (BR 13949). For grades 4-7. 1956. The Magic Nesting Doll BR 13085 by Jacqueline K. Ogburn 1 volume Katya's grandmother gives her a set of four dolls that fit inside one another and will grant wishes three times when the need is great. After learning the tsarevitch (prince) has been changed to ice, Katya turns to the magic dolls to break the spell. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. The Magician's Nephew: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 1 BR 13945 by C.S. Lewis 1 volume (Reissue) When Digory and Polly try to return the wicked witch Jadis to her own world, the magic gets mixed up and they all land in Narnia, where they witness Aslan blessing the animals with human speech. Followed by The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (BR 11912). For grades 4-7. 1955. Mary Poppins BR 12972 by P.L. Travers 1 volume (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 (BR 5488). For grades 4-7. 1934. Mary Poppins Opens the Door BR 12971 by P.L. Travers 2 volumes (Reissue) In this sequel to Mary Poppins Comes Back (BR 5488) Jane and Michael light off a fireworks rocket. But instead of producing a starburst in the sky, the flare's single spark turns out to be Mary Poppins, who takes the Banks children on more marvelous adventures. For grades 4-7. 1943. Mattimeo BR 13473 by Brian Jacques 3 volumes In this sequel to Redwall (BR 13472), the evil fox Slagar abducts several young animals including Mattimeo, son of the warrior mouse Matthias, from Redwall Abbey. Matthias and other fathers launch a daring rescue mission, leaving the Abbey vulnerable to the marauding crows. Violence. For grades 4-7. 1990. Max BR 13079 by Bob Graham 1 volume Born into a family of superheroes, Max is a late bloomer when it comes to flying. But when a baby bird falls from a nest, Max flies to its rescue without even thinking about it. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000. Mossflower BR 13471 by Brian Jacques 3 volumes Martin the warrior mouse and Gonff the mousethief set out to find the missing ruler of Mossflower. Meanwhile the other animal inhabitants of the woodland prepare to rebel against the evil wildcat Tsarmina, who has seized power. Prequel to Redwall (BR 13472). For grades 5-8. 1988. The Other Wind BR 13813 by Ursula K. Le Guin 2 volumes Sequel to Tehanu (BR 8632). Alder, a sorcerer, has been having terrible dreams since the death of his wife, Lily he sees her and others reaching out to him. His dreams will lead to the transformation of Earthsea. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001. Over Sea, under Stone BR 13419 by Susan Cooper 2 volumes The three Drew children find a crumbling old map that may lead to an ancient treasure linked with King Arthur and possessing strength more powerful than life itself. Followed by The Dark Is Rising (BR 13420). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1965. The Phantom Tollbooth BR 13442 by Norton Juster 1 volume (Reissue) Feeling bored and unhappy, Milo is surprised to find in his room an enormous package containing a genuine turnpike tollbooth. When he drives his toy car through it, Milo arrives in a magical world. A fantasy for those who enjoy word play. For grades 5-8. 1961. Prince Caspian: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 4 BR 13947 by C.S. Lewis 1 volume (Reissue) Four English children siblings Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy help Prince Caspian and his army of Talking Beasts to free Narnia from evil. Sequel to The Horse and His Boy (BR 13946). For grades 4-7. 1951. Quidditch through the Ages BR 13500 by J.K. Rowling 1 volume A history of the game avidly enjoyed and played at Hogwarts School. Begins with the evolution of the flying broomstick which Harry Potter excels at maneuvering. Discusses the rules of Quidditch, famous teams of other centuries, and worldwide developments of the game. For grades 4-7. 2001. Redwall BR 13472 by Brian Jacques 3 volumes The peaceful life at ancient Redwall Abbey is threatened by the evil rat Cluny and his villainous hordes. So young mouse Matthias resolves to find the legendary sword of Martin the warrior, convinced it will help Redwall's inhabitants destroy the enemy. Sequel to Mossflower (BR 13471). For grades 5-8. 1986. The Silver Chair: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 6 BR 13949 by C.S. Lewis 2 volumes (Reissue) English children Eustace and Jill undergo hair-raising adventures as they go on a search-and-rescue mission for the missing Prince Rilian, who is held captive in the underground kingdom of the Emerald Witch. Sequel to The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (BR 13948). For grades 4-7. 1953. Silver on the Tree BR 13424 by Susan Cooper 2 volumes In this sequel to The Grey King (BR 13423) and the 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. The Starstone BR 14291 by Grace Chetwin 2 volumes Gom needs to become a wizard quickly to stop the evil Katak from destroying Ulm. But his apprenticeship to master wizard Folgan ends before he is fully trained, and Gom undertakes an arduous journey to prepare for battle. Sequel to The Crystal Stair (BR 14290). For grades 6-9. 1989. Taggerung: A Tale from Redwall BR 13638 by Brian Jacques 3 volumes The clan of Sawney Rath kidnap an otter born at Redwall Abbey because he bears the special mark of Taggerung, the warrior hero. But Tagg refuses to kill, rebelling against his adoptive tribe and seeking his true heritage. For grades 5-8. Bestseller 2001. Tales from Earthsea BR 14051 by Ursula K. Le Guin 3 volumes Contains five tales providing background to Le Guin's Earthsea novels. The short novella, "Finder," reveals how the school on Roke was founded. Another tale relates the story of a young man who would rather be a musician than a mage. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001. Tuck Everlasting BR 13834 by Natalie Babbitt 1 volume (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. The Two Princesses of Bamarre BR 13432 by Gail Carson Levine 2 volumes Until Princess Meryl was struck with the Gray Death, Princess Addie had always been afraid of everything. Now Addie battles specters, gryphons, ogres, and dragons while seeking a cure for her sister. Along the way, she fulfills an ancient prophecy. For grades 5-8. 2001. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 5 BR 13948 by C.S. Lewis 2 volumes (Reissue) Lucy and Edmund, accompanied by their peevish cousin Eustace, sail to the land of Narnia where Eustace is temporarily transformed into a green dragon because of his selfish behavior and skepticism. Sequel to Prince Caspian (BR 13947). For grades 4-7. 1952. Folk and Fairy Tales Cassettes Abiyoyo: Based on a South African Lullaby and Folk Story RC 52421 by Pete Seeger read by Bob Askey 1 cassette A noisy boy and his father, a mischievous magician, are banished to the edge of town until they devise a clever scheme to save the townspeople from the dreaded giant Abiyoyo. For grades K-3. 1963. Aesop's Fables RC 52555 read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette A collection of nearly sixty fables from the Greek thinker Aesop. Includes such well-known tales as "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf," and "The Grasshopper and the Ants." For grades 2-4. 2000. Egyptian Myths RC 50441 retold by Jacqueline Morley read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Eleven retellings of ancient Egyptians' myths about their gods and goddesses. The first tale, "Ra the Shining One," describes the creation of the sun and the formation of the Earth and sky. For grades 4-7. 1999. Fairy Tales RC 53634 by Hans Christian Andersen read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes This Children's Classics edition of twenty-six stories includes "The Little Mermaid," "The Wild Swans," and "The Snow Queen." Translated from Danish by Reginald Spink. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1960. The Greek Gods RC 52194 by Bernard Evslin and others read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Brief stories introduce the pantheon of Greek gods: Zeus, Hera, Athene, Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Artemis, Apollo, Hermes, Hephaestus, and Aphrodite. Also includes seven nature myths about Prometheus, Pandora, Phaethon, and Orpheus, as well as Narcissus and Echo, Eros and Psyche, and Arion. For grades 5-8. 1966. In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories RC 50750 retold by Alvin Schwartz read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette (Reissue) Seven very short, scary stories to tell at night in front of a fire or in the dark. Based on traditional narratives and folktales from various countries. For grades K-3. 1984. Kate and the Beanstalk RC 52337 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette In this version of the classic tale, a girl climbs to the top of a huge beanstalk, where she uses her quick wits to outsmart a monstrous giant and to make a fortune for her mother and herself. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2000. The Ninth Jewel of the Mughal Crown: The Birbal Tales from the Oral Traditions of India RC 53367 by James Moseley read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette A collection of short stories about the Indian emperor Akbar and his clever adviser, Birbal. In "Birbal and the Crows" Birbal impresses Akbar by outwitting a jealous man who asks how many crows exactly are in a certain city. For grades 3- 6. 2001. Not One Damsel in Distress: World Folktales for Strong Girls RC 52273 retold by Jane Yolen read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette A collection of thirteen traditional tales from various parts of the world, each featuring a fearless, strong, heroic, and resourceful woman. Includes the stories of Atalanta from Greece and Nana Miriam from Niger. For grades 3-6. 2000. Nursery Classics: A Galdone Treasury RC 53578 retold by Paul Galdone read by Gracie Ragsdale Miller 1 cassette Collection of four traditional folk stories retold by Paul Galdone. Includes "The Three Little Pigs," "The Three Bears," "The Little Red Hen," and "Cat Goes Fiddle-i-fee." Galdone's versions of these tales were originally published between 1970 and 1985. For grades K-3. 2001. Popol Vuh: A Sacred Book of the Maya RC 51159 retold by Victor Montejo read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Mythical and historical tales, known collectively as the Popol Vuh, recount the origins of the Mayan people in Guatemala. In these stories, kind and vengeful gods, jaguars, tropical birds, deer, and monkeys appear. Glossary included. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999. The Serpent Slayer: And Other Stories of Strong Women RC 52627 retold by Katrin Tchana read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette Eighteen folktales from various parts of the world featuring heroines who are brave and resourceful. In the title piece, fourteen-year-old Li Chi carries out her plan to cut off an enormous serpent's head, showing more courage than anyone else in her village. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2000. Stone Soup: An Old Tale RC 50548 retold by Marcia Brown read by Chuck Young 1 cassette When three hungry soldiers in a strange land ask some villagers for food, they are told there is none. So the soldiers decide to show the townspeople how to make soup from water and three round stones. For grades K-3. Caldecott Honor Book. 1947. The Story Tree: Tales to Read Aloud RC 54776 retold by Hugh Lupton read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette A collection of eight tales from different cultures: from Germany, "The Magic Porridge Pot"; from India, "Monkey-See, Monkey-Do"; from Norway, "The Three Billy Goats Gruff"; and from England, "The Little Red Hen." For grades K-3. 2001. The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South RC 51584 retold by Robert D. San Souci read by Gillian Green 1 cassette Creole folktale about a poor widow and her two daughters, Rose and Blanche. Rose is cross and mean, while Blanche is sweet and kind. When Blanche treats an old witch kindly, she is rewarded. When Rose tries, she is not so lucky. For grades K-3. Coretta Scott King Award. 1989. Tanglewood Tales RC 55264 by Nathaniel Hawthorne read by Alexander Scourby 2 cassettes (Reissue) A classic retelling of six Greek myths. Includes the tales of Theseus and the Minotaur, Hercules and the Pygmies, Cadmus and the dragon's teeth, Circe and Odysseus, Proserpina and the pomegranate seeds, and Jason and the golden fleece. For grades 5-8. 1853. The Twelve Labors of Hercules RC 54286 retold by James Riordan read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette Hercules, son of the god Zeus and a mortal woman, was known for his strength even as a young child. After committing evil, he is sent by the oracle of Delphi to serve his half- brother, King Eurystheus, who commands Hercules to perform twelve incredible feats. For grades 4-7. 1997. Why Leopard Has Spots: Dan Stories from Liberia RC 50438 by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Six West African folktales traditionally told for entertainment and instruction. When the title piece begins, leopard's coat is one solid color. The story not only explains why leopard now has spots, but also why leopards chase deer and why friends should not lie to each other. For grades 3-6. 1998. The Wonderful Sky Boat and Other Native American Tales of the Southeast RC 54394 retold by Jane Louise Curry read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Collection of twenty-seven stories from the Catawba, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole tribes, among others, retold in modern English. A Hitchiti tale, "Heron and Hummingbird," explains why hummingbirds drink nectar rather than water. Includes notes about the original storytellers and their languages. For grades 4-7. 2001. Braille The Arabian Nights: Their Best-Known Tales BR 13413 edited by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora A. Smith 3 volumes Ten stories from the Tales of a Thousand and One Nights, including such well-known characters as Aladdin and his lamp, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, and Sinbad the sailor. Based on earlier translations, especially Jonathan Scott's edition. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1909. The Bremen Town Band BR 14120 retold by Brian Wildsmith 1 volume A donkey too old for farm work sets off for Bremen to sing with the town band. Along the way, he collects some other animals. But they change their plan after finding a house full of robbers. Adaptation of a story from the Brothers Grimm. For grades 2-4. 1999. Cinderella BR 14336 retold by Paul Galdone 1 volume With the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella, a mistreated kitchen maid, attends the palace ball on the condition that she leave before midnight. For grades 2-4. 1978. Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper BR 13751 translated by Marcia Brown 1 volume (Reissue) Saved from the cruelty of her wicked stepmother, a poor girl goes to the ball of the king's son with the help of her fairy godmother. A modern retelling of Charles Perrault's French tale. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1954. The Dorling Kindersley Book of Nursery Rhymes BR 14024 compiled by Debi Gliori 1 volume Collection of fifty traditional nursery rhymes accompanied by snippets of background facts. For example, readers of "Little Miss Muffet" learn what curds and whey are. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000. Fables from Aesop BR 13077 retold by Tom Lynch 1 volume A baker's dozen of traditional Aesop tales retold in modern English and ending with a short moral. Includes the familiar favorite "The Tortoise and the Hare," which closes with the admonition "So remember! Slow and steady wins the race." PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000. The Fairies' Ring: A Book of Fairy Stories and Poems BR 13619 compiled by Jane Yolen 1 volume The poets range from Shakespeare and Ben Johnson to W.B. Yeats and Robert Graves. The poetry is intermingled with fairy tales from Scotland, Persia, England, Wales, France, Greece, New Zealand, and South Africa. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1999. The Girl Who Spun Gold BR 13099 by Virginia Hamilton 1 volume When Big King locks Quashiba, his new bride, into a room to spin golden thread and cloth, she is saved by Lit'mahn, who thinks she will never guess his name. A West Indian version of the Rumpelstiltskin tale. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. Grimm's Fairy Tales: The Children's Classic Edition BR 13408 retold by David Borgenicht 1 volume Seven folktales collected by the Grimm brothers. Retold here for young readers are "The Frog Prince," "Rumpelstiltskin," "The Fisherman and His Wife," "Hansel and Gretel," "The Musicians of Bremen," "The Brave Little Tailor," and "The Golden Goose." For grades 2-4. 1997. The Hunter: A Chinese Folktale BR 13080 retold by Mary Casanova 1 volume Long ago, in a tiny Chinese village, there lived a good hunter named Hai Li Bu who cared more about the well-being of his fellow villagers than about wealth or even his own life. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. Juan Bobo Goes to Work: A Puerto Rican Folktale BR 14036 retold by Marisa Montes 1 volume Although Juan Bobo tries to do exactly as his mother tells him, this silly but good-hearted boy keeps getting things all wrong. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Pura Belpré Honor Book. 2000. The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales BR 13733 retold by Vivian French 1 volume Retellings of seven cherished fairy tales: "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Hansel and Gretel," "The Fisherman and His Wife," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Elves and the Shoemaker," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "Cinderella." For grades 3-6. 2000. The Little Red Hen BR 13864 by Paul Galdone 1 volume None of the little red hen's lazy friends will help her plant, harvest, or grind the wheat to bake a cake, but all of them want to eat it. Then the little red hen teaches them a lesson. For grades K-3. 1973. The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts BR 14468 by David Colbert 1 volume Examines the link between the Harry Potter books' images, characters, and themes and their roots in myths and folklore decoding Rowling's clues to reveal hidden meanings. Discusses magic spells, supernatural beasts, the origin of names, and facts about wizards. For grades 4-7. 2001. The Random House Book of Nursery Stories BR 14126 retold by Helen Craig 1 volume Collection of ten familiar folktales retold for young readers. Includes "Little Red Riding Hood," "Gingerbread Man," "Three Little Pigs," "Magic Cooking Pot," "Little Red Hen," "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "Lazy Jack," "Three Billy Goats Gruff," "Chicken Little," and "The Shoemaker and the Elves." For grades 2-4. 1999. The Secret Footprints BR 13094 by Julia Alvarez 1 volume Near a Caribbean island there lives a shy underwater tribe called the ciguapas, whose feet are attached backward. A young ciguapa girl's curiosity about humans almost gives away their secret when she encounters a human family having a picnic. Based on native Dominican folklore. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. The Three Bears BR 13753 by Paul Galdone 1 volume A little girl named Goldilocks visits the house of the three bears while they are away and causes mischief. She even falls asleep in the Little Wee Bear's bed. And then the bears come home. For grades K-3. 1972. The Three Billy Goats Gruff BR 13863 by Paul Galdone 1 volume Three clever billy goats outwit a mean, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain. For grades K-3. 1973. The Three Little Pigs BR 13866 by Paul Galdone 1 volume A retelling of the traditional tale about two foolish pigs and their clever brother, the houses the three build, and the wolf who wants to eat them. For grades K-3. 1970. Friendship Cassettes And Sometimes Why RC 54109 by Mame Farrell read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Christy (Chris) and Jack have been best friends since first grade. But Jack is confused when he discovers that, during the summer before they start high school, his jock buddy is turning into a beautiful girl. For grades 6-9. 2001. Aquamarine RC 54269 by Alice Hoffman read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Twelve-year-old best friends Hailey and Claire are spending their last summer together before Claire moves away. They find a mermaid named Aquamarine trapped in a pool at the deserted Capri Beach Club. The mermaid's predicament leads the girls to adventures and discoveries about the secrets of the heart. For grades 5-8. 2001. Belle Teal RC 54382 by Ann M. Martin read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette In 1962, Belle Teal Harper is happy to be in Miss Casey's fifth-grade class in a recently integrated school. Among the challenges facing Belle Teal are her grandmother's failing memory and welcoming two new students Darryl, a shy African American, and Vanessa, a show-off white girl. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 2001. Ben's Trumpet RC 50752 by Rachel Isadora read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Ben enjoys listening to the music from his neighborhood jazz club and plays along on his imaginary trumpet. One day the club's trumpeter notices Ben and sees his dream. For grades K-3. 1979. Crossing Jordan RC 54577 by Adrian Fogelin read by Colleen Delany 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Cass of Tallahassee, Florida, meets her new African American neighbor, Jemmie. Despite their families' prejudices, they build a strong friendship around shared enthusiasms for running and reading. For grades 5-8. 2000. Dandelion RC 51509 by Don Freeman read by Mary Ann Nichols 1 cassette When Dandelion receives Jennifer Giraffe's invitation to a come-as-you-are party, he gets carried away at the barber shop and has his mane curled. Then Dandelion becomes upset when Miss Giraffe does not recognize him and turns him away. For grades K-3. 1964. Dear Whiskers RC 54786 by Ann Whitehead Nagda read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Fourth-grader Jenny is discouraged when her second-grade penpal turns out to be a new student named Sameera from Saudi Arabia, who does not speak English very well. But as they work together they slowly become friends. For grades 2- 4. 2000. The Girls' Revenge RC 51236 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by John Polk 1 cassette In this sequel to Boys against Girls (RC 39680) Caroline Malloy has a plan to further irk the annoying Hatford brothers. She will give Wally Hatford something disgusting wrapped as a Christmas gift. Meanwhile, she has to be nice to him so he won't suspect anything. For grades 3-6. 1998. Goodbye, Amanda the Good RC 52333 by Susan Shreve read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Seventh-grader Amanda dyes her hair and spends time with Slade, a ninth-grader with a bad reputation. Amanda finds her world changes when members of a popular and exclusive clique want her to join "The Club." For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000. In the House of Queen's Beasts RC 53180 by Jean Thesman read by Gillian Green 1 cassette After undergoing surgery to repair her scarred face, fourteen-year-old Emily looks forward to starting a new life in a new neighborhood. Drawn to the tree house in her backyard, she meets her next-door neighbor, Rowan, who has been using it as a refuge. For grades 6-9. 2001. In the Shade of the Níspero Tree RC 51919 by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Puerto Rico, 1961. Blonde-haired Teresa learns lessons about racism, poverty, and friendship when she leaves her neighborhood school to attend a private academy. After hurting her dark-haired, longtime friend, Ana, Teresa realizes her mistake and tries to make amends. For grades 4- 7. 1999. Ira Sleeps Over RC 49758 by Bernard Waber read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette (Reissue) 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. Iris and Walter RC 53967 by Elissa Haden Guest read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette When Iris and her family move to the country, Iris misses her city neighborhood. Then she meets a kid named Walter who shows her things to do in the country, so they become friends. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 2000. Iris and Walter, True Friends RC 53968 by Elissa Haden Guest read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Walter shows Iris how to make friends with his horse, Rain. In turn, Iris helps Walter with a problem at school, because that's what true friends do. Easy chapter book. Sequel to Iris and Walter (RC 53967). For grades K-3. 2001. It's Justin Time, Amber Brown RC 53192 by Paula Danziger read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Amber is so into telling time that she desperately wants a watch on her seventh birthday. But her best friend, Justin, has absolutely no regard for keeping time. Though his perpetual tardiness makes her upset, Amber soon realizes that friends can overcome their differences. For grades 2-4. 2001. Just Ask Iris RC 55119 by Lucy Frank read by Jacinda Bronaugh 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Iris Diaz-Pinkowitz moves into a new apartment building and spends the summer getting acquainted with her neighbors, among them a "cat lady" and a boy in a wheelchair. Iris runs errands in order to buy her first bra and rallies everyone to have the elevator repaired. For grades 5-8. 2001. Lockie Leonard, Scumbuster RC 52382 by Tim Winton read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Australian Lockie loves surfing and misses Vicki, his former girlfriend. He meets Egg, a heavy-metal fan who is as lonely as Lockie is. The unlikely duo work together to stop the dumping of industrial sludge into the harbor. Some strong language. For grades 5-8. 1993. Old People, Frogs, and Albert RC 54588 by Nancy Hope Wilson read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Fourth-grader Albert loves frogs, and in an unexpected way they help him overcome his two biggest fears: reading and the old people at the Pine Manor Nursing Home near his school. For grades 2-4. 1997. The Planet of Junior Brown RC 52366 by Virginia Hamilton read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Eighth graders Junior Brown, a 262-pound musical prodigy with an overprotective mother, and Buddy Clark, who has no family, skip school and spend their days with a former teacher who has built a ten-planet solar system in the basement. The extra planet is named for Junior. For grades 5-8. Newbery Honor Book. 1971. Samir and Yonatan RC 52403 by Daniella Carmi read by Jonathan Davis 1 cassette Samir, a Palestinian boy, worries about entering a Jewish hospital in Israel for a knee operation, because Jewish soldiers are the enemy who killed his older brother. On the children's ward, Yonatan becomes Samir's friend and offers him new ways of thinking. For grades 5-8. Mildred L. Batchelder Award. 2000. Slump RC 52828 by Dave Jarzyna read by Brian Conn 1 cassette When thirteen-year-old Mitchie goes into a "slump" arguing with family and friends, acting out in class, and quitting the soccer team he worries that the situation will never change. He decides to take action and make amends for past wrongs. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1999. Stevie RC 50437 by John Steptoe read by Chuck Young 1 cassette (Reissue) When Stevie, a younger boy, comes to stay at Robert's house, Robert considers him a pest. But then Stevie moves away with his family, and Robert, an only child, remembers the good times they had together. For grades K-3. 1969. Trino's Time RC 54265 by Diane Gonzales Bertrand read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette In this sequel to Trino's Choice (RC 50827), thirteen-year- old Trino is recovering from a friend's death in a robbery, in which he had almost joined. He works to help his mother support the family and discovers that he can succeed in school. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001. What Happened on Planet Kid RC 51589 by Jane Leslie Conly read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette In the late 1950s twelve-year-old Dawn spends the summer in the country with her relatives while her mother undergoes an operation. Dawn and her new friend, Charlotte, whose father is abusive, create an imaginary world to escape their real- life problems. For grades 6-9. 2000. Winnie Dancing on Her Own RC 54772 by Jennifer Richard Jacobson read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Vanessa, Winnie, and Zoe are three best friends who like to do everything together until Vanessa and Zoe want to take ballet lessons even though Winnie doesn't like dancing. Should Winnie join the class to keep her friends? For grades 3-6. 2001. The Wish RC 53085 by Gail Carson Levine read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette When eighth grader Wilma is granted one wish by a mysterious old lady on the subway, she asks to be the most popular kid in her school. School only lasts for another three weeks, so the spell soon wears off but Wilma comes to understand the true meaning of friendship. For grades 5-8. 2000. Braille Bully Trouble BR 13486 by Joanna Cole 1 volume Eddie, the neighborhood bully, picks on best friends Arlo and Robby, stealing their food whenever he can. But Arlo and Robby come up with a red-hot plan to make him stop. For grades K-3. 1989. Chato and the Party Animals BR 14021 by Gary Soto 1 volume Chato, a cool cat, plans a surprise celebration for his good buddy Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party. But Chato forgets to invite the guest of honor and at party time Novio Boy is nowhere to be found. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Belpré Award. 2000. Different Just like Me BR 13095 by Lori Mitchell 1 volume While preparing for a visit to her grandmother, a young girl notices that, like the flowers in Grammie's garden, people who are different from one another also share similarities, and it's okay to like them all. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K- 3 and older readers. 1999. Likes Me, Likes Me Not: Two of a Kind BR 13446 by Megan Stine 1 volume As the Spring Fling dance approaches, Mary-Kate and her twin Ashley hope to have dates with the boys they have crushes on, Grant and Ross. But the boys invite other girls, and the twins plot revenge. For grades 4-7. 2001. The Other Side BR 13093 by Jacqueline Woodson 1 volume Over the summer two girls, one black and one white, become friends as they sit on the fence that divides their town. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001. Wings BR 13100 by Christopher Myers 1 volume Ikarus Jackson, the new boy in school, can really fly. The other children pick on him because his wings make him different. Then one girl recognizes his loneliness and praises his special ability, renewing his spirit. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. General Cassettes Choo Choo: The Story of a Little Engine Who Ran Away RC 52931 by Virginia Lee Burton read by John Fulks 1 cassette (Reissue) Once upon a time there was a little engine named Choo Choo who became tired of pulling heavy coaches from the little town to the big city and back again. Choo Choo ran away but when the excitement wore off, she was happy to be found. For grades K-3. 1937. Dream Freedom RC 53385 by Sonia Levitin read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette In this fictionalized account of real-life events, an American fifth-grade class learns about twentieth-century Sudanese slavery. Led by their teacher, they raise money to help with liberation efforts. Alternate chapters tell the stories of the slaves, their owners, and their families. For grades 5-8. 2000. The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages RC 53278 by Leo Buscaglia read by Ray DiZefalo 1 cassette As Freddie learns about the changing seasons along with the other leaves on a tall tree, he discovers the delicate balance between life and death. For grades K-3 and older readers. 1982. Katy and the Big Snow RC 52335 by Virginia Lee Burton read by Don Nelson 1 cassette (Reissue) Katy, the red crawler tractor, is big and strong. When the entire city is buried under a blizzard and all the other snowplows break down, the people count on Katy to save them. For grades K-3. 1943. The Little House RC 50547 by Virginia Lee Burton read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette (Reissue) The story of a pretty little house built for a family by a man who never wanted it to be sold. The seasons and the years pass, and gradually a city surrounds the little house until it is rescued in a wonderful way. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1942. Practice Makes Perfect for Rotten Ralph RC 54757 by Jack Gantos read by Maxine Wasserman 1 cassette Rotten Ralph's cousin, orange tabby Percy, practices his throwing skills before going to the carnival and wins many prizes for Sarah, Ralph's owner. Ralph didn't practice, but he wins prizes another way until Sarah finds out. For grades 2-4. 2002. Satchmo's Blues RC 50868 by Alan Schroeder read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Based on an incident in Louis Armstrong's childhood, this tale relates the story of how the legendary jazzman saved the five dollars he needed to buy his first cornet. For grades K-3. 1996. Sidney Won't Swim RC 52539 by Hilde Schuurmans read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Sidney is upset that his class is going to a pool for a swimming lesson. Although he claims that he isn't afraid, he avoids the water until the instructor and his friends show him swimming can be fun. For grades K-3. 2001. Braille The Boy Who Wouldn't Go to Bed BR 14049 by Helen Cooper 1 volume A little boy who wants to stay up all night avoids his mother at bedtime. He takes a fantasy trip visiting lifelike toys, discovering that they are too tired to play. His sleepy mother waits up to lead him to bed. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1996. Henry Builds a Cabin BR 14043 by D.B. Johnson 1 volume Henry, a gentle bear, builds a small cabin in the woods. His friends say to make it bigger, but that costs money and, besides, Henry has his own ideas about space. Includes biographical sketch of Henry David Thoreau. Companion to Henry Hikes to Fitchburg (BR 13066). PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2002. Katy and the Big Snow BR 13606 by Virginia Lee Burton 1 volume Katy, the red crawler tractor, is big and strong. When the entire city is buried under a blizzard and all the other snowplows break down, the people count on Katy to save them. For grades K-3. 1943. The Little House BR 13455 by Virginia Lee Burton 1 volume (Reissue) The story of a pretty little house built for a family by a man who never wanted it to be sold. The seasons and the years pass, and gradually a city surrounds the little house until it is rescued in a wonderful way. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1942. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel BR 13645 by Virginia Lee Burton 1 volume Mike Mulligan remains loyal to his steam shovel, Mary Anne, against the threat of the new diesel-engine contraptions. He digs his way to a surprising and happy ending. For grades K- 3. 1939. Two Little Trains BR 14004 by Margaret Wise Brown 1 volume Two little trains, one streamlined, the other old-fashioned, puff, puff, puff, and chug, chug, chug on their way west. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1949. Uptown BR 13088 by Bryan Collier 1 volume A young boy points out his favorite places in Harlem from the brownstone houses to the street market, from the Apollo Theater to the barbershop. He remarks on the sounds and rhythms, activities, and people all that he loves about Harlem, his home. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. Coretta Scott King Award. 2000. Growing Up Cassettes Alice Alone RC 53488 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Alice and her friends look forward to starting high school and joining in the extracurricular activities. But Alice's boyfriend, Patrick, breaks her heart when he becomes interested in a new girl in town. Sequel to The Grooming of Alice (RC 50489). For grades 6-9. 2001. Anna All Year Round RC 50295 by Mary Downing Hahn read by Gillian Green 1 cassette In this fictionalized account of the author's mother's childhood in Baltimore, Anna turns nine in 1913. During the year she gets caught cheating at long division, takes her first ride in an automobile, throws herself a surprise party, and breaks up a dog fight. For grades 3-6. 1999. Bringing Up Beauty RC 52424 by Sylvia McNicoll read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Elizabeth's family agrees to train a seeing- eye puppy for Canine Vision Canada. When an ugly Labrador retriever called Beauty arrives, Elizabeth is determined not to fall in love with it. But Beauty becomes her only source of solace as Elizabeth faces problems with family and friends. For grades 4-7. 1994. Dakota Dream RC 53086 by James Bennett read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Floyd Rayfield, fifteen, who has lived in foster homes most of his life, believes his destiny is to become a Dakota warrior. No longer able to tolerate his situation, he heads for the Pine Ridge reservation to undergo a vision quest and find a place he really belongs. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 1994. Driving Lessons RC 51862 by Catherine Dexter read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Mattie resents being sent away to spend the summer in her mother's hometown in South Dakota. Once there, she meets fellow reject, seventeen-year-old Lester. Mattie decides to vent her anger by getting into trouble. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000. Francie RC 50019 by Karen English read by June Carter 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Francie yearns for the day she and her family will join her father in Chicago, where he has gone for work. Meanwhile, in segregation-era Alabama Francie teaches sixteen-year-old newcomer Jesse to read. When Jesse is accused of a crime, Francie decides to help him escape. For grades 5-8. Coretta Scott King Honor Book. 1999. Ghost Boy RC 52513 by Iain Lawrence read by John Polk 2 cassettes Shortly after World War II, an unhappy albino teenager runs away to join a circus, hoping to fit into their world. Harold makes friends with the sideshow performers and trains elephants to play baseball, but mostly he learns to accept himself. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 2000. The Girls RC 53281 by Amy Goldman Koss read by Peg Gilleland 1 cassette Candace, popular leader of a middle school clique, manipulates and ostracizes other kids. Her former friends (each telling her story) are hurt and embarrassed, but gradually realize that there are more important issues than being cool. For grades 5-8. 2000. Gracie's Girl RC 54105 by Ellen Wittlinger read by Jill Fox 1 cassette As she starts middle school, Bess volunteers to work on the school musical in hopes of fitting in with the popular crowd. But when she and a friend get to know an elderly homeless woman, Bess changes her mind about what values are really important. For grades 4-7. 2000. I See the Moon RC 52631 by C.B. Christiansen read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette In Bitte's twelfth summer, she looks forward to becoming a loving aunt to her unwed fifteen-year-old sister's baby. She searches for an answer to the question "What is love?" Meanwhile she opposes her sister's decision to place the baby for adoption. For grades 5-8. 1994. Jake's Orphan RC 50862 by Peggy Brooke read by Dick Jenkins 1 cassette North Dakota, 1926. Twelve-year-old orphan Tree Smith is chosen by dour Mr. Gunderson to work on his prairie farm for a year to see if Tree is adoptable. But when his wild younger brother Acorn shows up on the ranch, Tree's security is threatened. For grades 5-8. 2000. Jean and Johnny RC 52756 by Beverly Cleary read by Jennifer Mendenhall 1 cassette (Reissue) Jean Jarrett invites popular Johnny Chessler to the Girls' Association dance despite her family's warning about not chasing him. She learns from bittersweet experience that having a crush on a boy doesn't ensure that he has one on her too. For grades 6-9. 1959. The Land RC 53538 by Mildred D. Taylor read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Mississippi, post-Civil War. Paul-Edward, the son of a white plantation owner and a slave of African-Indian heritage, follows his dream of owning his own land through hard work and determination. Prequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (RC 50326), the story of Paul-Edward's granddaughter, Cassie Logan. For grades 6-9. 2001. Lizzie at Last RC 52435 by Claudia Mills read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Lizzie, who has always been considered a nerd by the other kids, begins the seventh grade determined to change her image so that she can blend in better with the popular crowd. Companion to Losers, Inc. (RC 47912) and You're a Brave Man, Julius Zimmerman (RC 49596). For grades 4-7. 2000. The Luckiest Girl RC 52739 by Beverly Cleary read by Jennifer Mendenhall 2 cassettes (Reissue) Shelley Latham is eager for new experiences when her parents let her spend her junior year of high school with family friends in sunny California. She enjoys dating a popular basketball player until he fails biology and loses his place on the team. For grades 6-9. 1958. Notes from a Liar and Her Dog RC 53918 by Gennifer Choldenko read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Antonia "Ant" MacPherson, stuck between two perfect sisters, is always in trouble and lies constantly. She copes by pretending that she has real parents somewhere else and by loving her dog. A thoughtful teacher and a best friend try to help. For grades 5-8. 2001. Quinceañera Means Sweet Fifteen RC 52653 by Veronica Chambers read by Jacinda Bronaugh 1 cassette In this companion to Marisol and Magdalena (RC 48061), the Panamanian American girls from Brooklyn spend the year planning their traditional "quince" ceremonies that celebrate entering adulthood at age fifteen. Magda hangs around with the wrong crowd while Marisol has her first kiss. For grades 6-9. 2001. Rain Is Not My Indian Name RC 54361 by Cynthia Leitich Smith read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette Eighth-grader Rain withdraws in grief after her close friend Galen dies in an accident. Gradually she realizes that her brother's girlfriend is pregnant and needs an ally and that photographing her aunt's summer Indian Camp may hamper reconnecting to her community and herself. For grades 6-9. 2001. Shipwreck Season RC 53583 by Donna Hill read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Cape Cod, Massachusetts; 1880. At first, sixteen-year-old Daniel detests staying with the coarse surfmen at the lifesavers' station and taking orders from his unsympathetic uncle. But as he patrols the coastline with them and helps rescue passengers from shipwrecks, he learns to appreciate the crew's noble qualities. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1998. Shiva's Fire RC 51704 by Suzanne Fisher Staples read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes Parvati feels destined to dance. At eleven, she is invited by a Guru to study sacred forms of the art, and she must leave her family. But the most difficult decision comes later, when she must choose between her heart's desire and her devotion to dance. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000. Strays like Us RC 53790 by Richard Peck read by Graci Ragsdale Miller 1 cassette Molly has been sent to live with her great-aunt Fay while her mother is in rehab. Next door, Will is staying with his grandparents and it is rumored that his father is in prison. They begin junior high school in their new town feeling like strays. For grades 5-8. 1998. Walker's Crossing RC 54197 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette When his older brother, Gil, enlists in the Mountain Patriots Association a local militia with anti-Semitic beliefs seventh-grader Ryan begins to question the political rhetoric he's grown up with on a Wyoming ranch. Ryan is torn between his dislike of bigotry and hatred and his loyalty to his brother. For grades 6-9. 1999. Braille Jean and Johnny BR 13820 by Beverly Cleary 2 volumes Jean Jarrett invites popular Johnny Chessler to the Girls' Association dance despite her family's warning about not chasing him. She learns from bittersweet experience that having a crush on a boy doesn't ensure that he has one on her too. For grades 6-9. 1959. The Luckiest Girl BR 13728 by Beverly Cleary 2 volumes Shelley Latham is eager for new experiences when her parents let her spend her junior year of high school with family friends in sunny California. She enjoys dating a popular basketball player until he fails biology and loses his place on the team. For grades 6-9. 1958. Maniac Magee BR 13320 by Jerry Spinelli 1 volume (Reissue) A whole year after he ran away, eleven-year-old orphan Jeffrey Magee ends up in a highly segregated community. He lives alternately with blacks and whites, seeing the shared humanity of both. Part tall tale, part realistic fiction, the story explores issues of homelessness, racial prejudice, and illiteracy. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 1990. Night Flying BR 13860 by Rita Murphy 1 volume Like all the females in her Vermont family, Georgia can fly. She is preparing for her first solo flight as her sixteenth birthday approaches. But grandmother's rules are stringent, kindling Georgia's curiosity about her strange family. Her digging exposes secrets. For grades 6-9. 2000. Sometimes I'm Bombaloo BR 14038 by Rachel Vail 1 volume Katie explains how she is a good girl but sometimes she has a temper tantrum and then she is noisy Bombaloo. Katie's mother helps her learn to deal with her anger. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2002. Starring Grace BR 13916 by Mary Hoffman 1 volume In this sequel to Boundless Grace (BR 10495), the neighborhood kids spend the summer having adventures and play acting. At the end of vacation, Grace joins a local theater group as an extra in a musical. Easy chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2000. Walker's Crossing BR 14094 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 2 volumes When his older brother, Gil, enlists in the Mountain Patriots Association a local militia with anti-Semitic beliefs seventh-grader Ryan begins to question the political rhetoric he's grown up with on a Wyoming ranch. Ryan is torn between loyalty to his brother and his dislike of bigotry and hatred. For grades 6-9. 1999. Will You, Won't You? BR 13717 by Jessie Haas 2 volumes Shy Madeline "Mad" Parker spends the summer before high school at her grandmother Gam's farm. In addition to taking care of her horse, she reluctantly enrolls in Scottish dance classes. Gam is also a state senator, and through her Mad learns how to overcome her insecurities and assert herself. For grades 6-9. 2000. Historical Cassettes Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess RC 52699 by Carolyn Meyer read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette A fictional diary that could have been written by Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. She records the privileged life of the royal family before World War I and the tragic events that befell them between January 1914 and May 1918. For grades 5-8. 2000. Angel on the Square RC 54409 by Gloria Whelan read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette St. Petersburg, Russia; 1913. Twelve-year-old Katya and her mother are wealthy aristocrats whose world is overturned by war and revolution. By the time the girl is eighteen she has lost everything, yet finds hope for a different future. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001. The Apple and the Arrow RC 54290 by Mary Buff and Conrad Buff read by Gary Telles 1 cassette This legendary tale features the great bowman William Tell and his brave son Walter during Switzerland's 1291 fight for freedom. For grades 3-6. Newbery Honor Book. 1951. The Art of Keeping Cool RC 53113 by Janet Taylor Lisle read by John Lescault 1 cassette In 1942 thirteen-year-old Robert, his cousin Elliot, and their families live with their grandparents in Rhode Island. The boys become involved with a German artist who is mistaken for a spy, watch for enemy ships, and stay out of their nasty grandfather's way. For grades 5-8. Scott O'Dell Award. 2000. Betsy Zane, the Rose of Fort Henry RC 54113 by Lynda Durrant read by Erin Jones 1 cassette In 1781 upon the death of her great-aunt, twelve-year-old Betsy leaves Philadelphia to return to her brothers' homestead in Zane Station, near Fort Henry. When the Indians join the British effort against the Americans, she endangers her life to save the fort in the Revolution's final battle. For grades 5-8. 2000. Beware, Princess Elizabeth RC 54021 by Carolyn Meyer read by Jennifer Mendenhall 1 cassette After her father, King Henry VIII, dies in 1547, England's thirteen-year-old princess, Elizabeth, is in danger while her half-brother, Edward, and later her half-sister, Mary, control the throne. Although she is threatened by her enemies, she finally becomes queen eleven years later. For grades 5-8. 2001. Beyond the Burning Time RC 52965 by Kathryn Lasky read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Salem, Massachusetts; 1692. Twelve-year-old Mary is horrified by the growing hysteria as innocent people are identified as witches and executed. When her own widowed mother is accused of witchcraft and sentenced to hang, Mary takes action. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994. The Book of the Lion RC 52423 by Michael Cadnum read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Medieval England. Seventeen-year-old apprentice Edmund is forced to join the Crusades as a squire to Sir Nigel, a knight. Edmund endures storms at sea, travel through foreign lands, and exposure to fighting and bloodshed for his king, Richard Lionheart. Some violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000. A Boy at War: A Novel of Pearl Harbor RC 52594 by Harry Mazer read by Gillian Green 1 cassette December 7, 1941. Fourteen-year-old Adam lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, where his father is stationed on a battleship. Adam and two of his classmates are fishing in a rowboat when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. Although wounded, Adam is conscripted to help the survivors. For grades 6-9. 2001. Brady RC 52966 by Jean Fritz read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette (Reissue) In 1836, a Pennsylvania community is bitterly divided on the slavery question. Young Brady is at first undecided, but eventually takes an antislavery stand and helps with the "Underground Railroad" activities. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1960. Clem's Chances RC 54232 by Sonia Levitin read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes As tension mounts between the North and the South in 1860, fourteen-year-old Clem Fontayne journeys from Missouri to California in search of his father. His encounters with fellow travelers acquaint him with topics of the times: the Mormon migration, slavery, and the Pony Express. For grades 5-8. 2001. Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile RC 53737 by Kristiana Gregory read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safety, especially since her father is in hiding after experiencing attempts on his life. She also confides her hopes to survive and become queen of Egypt. For grades 5-8. 1999. Color Me Dark: The Diary of Nellie Lee Love, the Great Migration North RC 53618 by Patricia C. McKissack read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette In 1919, when eleven-year-old Nellie Lee Love's uncle is murdered, her family moves from Tennessee to Chicago, hoping to leave the Jim Crow South behind. The family discovers that racism exists everywhere, even within the African American community. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2000. Constance: A Story of Early Plymouth RC 52496 by Patricia Clapp read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes (Reissue) Constance Hopkins, a young English girl aboard the Mayflower, begins a journal in November 1620 that concludes after her marriage in February 1626, when life in Plymouth at last brings signs of happiness and an end to extreme hardship. For grades 6-9. 1968. Coram Boy RC 54898 by Jamila Gavin read by David Cutler 2 cassettes In the mid-eighteenth century, an unscrupulous peddler who deals in abandoned children and orphans, Otis Gardiner, and his simpleton son, Meshak, become entwined in the life of a wealthy English family. Disinheritance, mistaken identity, madness, and true friendship are all involved. For grades 6- 9 and older readers. Whitbread Children's Book. 2000. The Coyote Bead RC 52685 by Gerald Hausman read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Arizona, 1864. American soldiers kill Tobachischin's Navajo parents and wound him while attempting to relocate the tribe to a reservation. Tobachischin's shaman grandfather heals him and starts him on a literal and spiritual journey to defeat the enemy by reuniting the mystical coyote beads. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 1999. Crescent Moon RC 52107 by Alden R. Carter read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Living in the logging area of northern Wisconsin during the early 1900s, thirteen-year-old Jeremy helps his uncle carve a statue of a Chippewa maiden as a tribute to the vanishing culture of her people. For grades 6-9. 1999. Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl RC 53540 by Kathryn Lasky read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette When twelve-year-old Zippy arrives at Ellis Island with her mother and two sisters, she does not find the golden country promised back in Russia. Zippy keeps a diary of her Jewish family's tenement life in New York City between 1903 and 1905. For grades 4-7. 1998. The Edge on the Sword RC 53994 by Rebecca Tingle read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Ninth-century Britain. During Flaed's fifteenth year she proves herself a worthy eldest daughter of King Alfred. Betrothed to her father's political ally Ethelred of Mercia, Flaed rises to the challenge to fulfill her duties. She even learns the combat skills of a man. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001. Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor RC 53917 by Kathryn Lasky read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette When she is eleven years old, Princess Elizabeth, daughter of King Henry VIII of England, begins her three-year series of diary entries. She celebrates holidays and birthdays, relives her mother's execution, revels in her studies, and agonizes over her father's health. For grades 5-8. 1999. Fair Weather RC 53829 by Richard Peck read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Three youngsters travel from an Illinois farm to Chicago in 1893 to visit their Aunt Euterpe and the world's fair. Their escapades at the fair and the differences between country and city ways provide Lottie, Rosie, Buster, their grandfather, and even their aunt with life-changing experiences. For grades 5-8. 2001. Fever, 1793 RC 51967 by Laurie Halse Anderson read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Philadelphia, 1793. Fourteen-year-old Matilda works in her widowed mother's busy coffeehouse along with her grandfather and their cook, Eliza a freed slave. When a yellow fever epidemic hits the city, people panic and flee, and Matilda's life turns upside down. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000. Fireweed RC 52843 by Jill Paton Walsh read by Brian Conn 1 cassette (Reissue) Two teen-age runaways known to each other as Julie and Bill team up during the bombing raids on London in 1940. Their priorities are finding food and shelter and keeping away from the authorities, until family concerns raise issues that affect their relationship. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 1969. Friedrich RC 52668 by Hans Peter Richter read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette A young German recounts the fate of his best friend, Friedrich, a Jew, during the Nazi regime. Reflects on the dehumanization of Friedrich's family and his death after being forbidden to enter an air-raid shelter. For grades 6- 9. 1961. Friends and Enemies RC 52959 by LouAnn Gaeddert read by Rick Foucheux 1 cassette In Kansas, as America enters World War II, fourteen-year-old William, a Methodist preacher's son, feels pressured to join the local kids in beating up his good friend Jim and other Mennonites for their refusal to support the war efforts in any way. For grades 6-9. 2000. The Grave RC 52425 by James Heneghan read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes When Tom, an unwanted thirteen-year-old foster-child, time travels from 1974 England back to the potato famine in 1847 Ireland, he forms strong bonds with the Monaghan family. Returning to 1974, Tom wears a talisman that changes his life. For grades 6-9. 2000. Handel: Who Knew What He Liked RC 54627 by M.T. Anderson read by Gillian Green 1 cassette A stubborn little boy with a mind of his own is determined to be a musician, even though his father is against the idea. He grows up to be the famous eighteenth-century composer, George Frideric Handel. For grades 3-6. 2001. Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis Wheatley RC 52395 by Ann Rinaldi read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes A fictionalized biography of the eighteenth-century African woman who, as a child, was brought to New England to be a slave. But after publishing her first poem in her teens, Phillis Wheatley gained renown throughout the colonies as an important black American poet. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1996. The Heart Calls Home RC 51261 by Joyce Hansen read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette South Carolina, 1860s. In this sequel to Out from This Place (RC 31802), former slave Obi Booker returns home during Reconstruction and searches for Easter, his future bride. But it is years before he learns of her whereabouts. For grades 5-8. 1999. Isabel: Jewel of Castilla RC 54004 by Carolyn Meyer read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Isabel, the future queen of Spain, begins her diary in 1466 while waiting anxiously for others to choose a husband for her. She chronicles three years of her experiences as a member of the royal family. For grades 5-8. 2000. Island of the Aunts RC 52716 by Eva Ibbotson read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette As caretakers of the Island, Aunt Myrtle, Aunt Etta, and Aunt Coral have always looked after its inhabitants, including seals, mermaids, selkies and a few ghosts. But they are getting old and need help. So they go to London and kidnap three children with surprising results. For grades 4- 7. 1999. The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559, Mirror Lake Internment Camp RC 53428 by Barry Denenberg read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Ben is a typical twelve-year-old boy in San Francisco until the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. As hostility toward Japanese Americans grows, he becomes aware of his Japanese features. Ben and his family are confined to an internment camp for the duration of World War II and Ben keeps a diary. For grades 5-8. 1999. The Journal of James Edmond Pease: A Civil War Union Soldier RC 53440 by Jim Murphy read by Brian Conn 1 cassette In 1863, a sixteen-year-old orphan and misfit joins up with G Company of the New York Volunteers. Assigned to record the company's history, he keeps a journal in which he describes the hardships of camp life, friendships with fellow soldiers, and fear of the battlefield. For grades 5-8. 1998. Journey to Topaz: A Story of the Japanese American Evacuation RC 53088 by Yoshiko Uchida read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette (Reissue) In 1942 Yuki Sakane, an eleven-year-old Japanese American, can hardly wait for Christmas. But her world is suddenly shattered when her father is arrested by the FBI and the family is imprisoned after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Based on the author's own experience. For grades 4- 7. 1971. The Land RC 53538 by Mildred D. Taylor read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Mississippi, post-Civil War. Paul-Edward, the son of a white plantation owner and a slave of African-Indian heritage, follows his dream of owning his own land through hard work and determination. Prequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (RC 50326), the story of Paul-Edward's granddaughter, Cassie Logan. For grades 6-9. 2001. A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin RC 52655 by Karen Hesse read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Fenwick Island, Delaware; 1860-1861. Teenager Amelia keeps a diary recording her duties as an assistant teacher and as an assistant at the lighthouse where her father works. She details her conflicting feelings about slavery, and those of her family and state as the Civil War begins. For grades 4- 7. 1999. Lightning Time RC 50550 by Douglas Rees read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette Theodore's father wants him to put aside his hobby of telegraphy and concentrate on getting into Harvard to become a publisher. But the boy is inspired by abolitionist John Brown, and, after witnessing the death of a black man, Theodore joins Brown's insurrection. For grades 6-9. 1997. Little Women Next Door RC 53194 by Sheila Solomon Klass read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette When stuttering eleven-year-old Susan makes friends with future author Louisa May Alcott and her family, she blossoms. While the Alcotts and others attempt to establish a utopian farming community known as Fruitlands, Susan forges a better relationship with her stern father and loses her stutter. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000. Lord of the Nutcracker Men RC 54005 by Iain Lawrence read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes During World War I, ten-year-old Johnny believes that the battles he enacts with his toy soldiers at home in London also control the real-life battles that his father is fighting on the western front in France. For grades 5-8. 2001. Marie Antoinette: Princess of Versailles RC 53916 by Kathryn Lasky read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Fictionalized diary begins in 1769 as the thirteen-year-old Austrian archduchess is being groomed to become the queen of France. During the following two years she moves to Versailles, meets her shy and pudgy young husband, and tries to adjust to the odd etiquette of her new country. For grades 5-8. 2000. Matilda Bone RC 52441 by Karen Cushman read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette After being comfortably housed and receiving a religious education from Father Leufredus, fourteen-year-old orphaned Matilda is sent to work for Red Peg, the bonesetter. Still focused on prayer and souls, Matilda blunders her way into the practical everyday world of medieval England. For grades 5-8. 2000. Miles' Song RC 51507 by Alice McGill read by Don Feldheim 1 cassette In 1851 twelve-year-old Miles is a "servant-in-training" inside a plantation house until he is caught with an open book. He is sent to a "breaking ground" to learn about being a slave. There he meets Elijah, an older slave, who teaches him to read and proposes a plan to escape. For grades 6-9. 2000. The Minstrel's Melody RC 53804 by Eleanora E. Tate read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Musically talented Orphelia, twelve, runs away from her home in Calico Creek, Missouri, to join Madame Meritta and Her Marvelous Traveling Troubadours Talent Show headed for the 1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. In the process, the African American child learns that lynching has affected her family. For grades 5-8. 2001. Nettie's Trip South RC 55388 by Ann Turner read by Gail Nelson 1 cassette A ten-year-old northern girl encounters the ugly realities of slavery when she visits Richmond, Virginia, and sees a slave auction. For grades 2-4. 1987. Nory Ryan's Song RC 52345 by Patricia Reilly Giff read by Gillian Green 1 cassette When Ireland's potato crop fails in 1845 and twelve-year-old Nory Ryan's family often goes hungry, she dreams of taking them to Brooklyn, in America. But in the meantime she learns healing from the herbalist Anna Donnelly and scrounges the countryside for food. For grades 4-7. 2000. Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba RC 53722 by Patricia McKissack read by Robin Miles 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Nzingha writes in her diary about her life as a sixteenth-century West African princess. She loves to hunt and hopes one day to lead her kingdom against the invasion of the Portuguese slave traders. For grades 5-8. 2000. A Pebble and a Pen RC 53632 by Joan Donaldson read by Carolyn Hecker 1 cassette When Matty graduates from the eighth grade in 1853, her mother wants her to marry a farmer with seven children. So Matty runs away to join Mr. Spencer's penmanship school, and finds many challenges to becoming a female penman. For grades 5-8. 2000. Preacher's Boy RC 49750 by Katherine Paterson read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Vermont, 1899. Robbie Hewitt, a minister's son, gives up being a Christian six months before the turn of the century because he wants to pack a lot of living in before that "Dread Day." But mostly Robbie winds up causing trouble for his father and friends. For grades 5-8. 1999. The Ransom of Mercy Carter RC 54094 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes In 1704, eleven-year-old Mercy is captured by Mohawk Indians when her Puritan village is attacked. She is marched through the wilderness to Canada where she learns native ways and the Catholic faith. Will she ever be rescued? Based on a true story. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 2001. Riddle of the Prairie Bride RC 53429 by Kathryn Reiss read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette In 1878, twelve-year-old Ida Kate and her widowed father welcome a mail-order bride and her baby to their Kansas homestead. But Ida Kate soon suspects that the bride is not the same woman with whom Papa had corresponded. For grades 5-8. 2001. The Road to Home RC 51504 by Mary Jane Auch read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette 1817. In this sequel to Frozen Summer (RC 49325) Mem, thirteen, has been taking care of her younger siblings since her mother's death. Mem's father finally begins the move back home to Connecticut, but stops to work on the Erie Canal and all but abandons the children. For grades 4-7. 2000. Sacajawea: The Story of Bird Woman and the Lewis and Clark Expedition RC 51170 by Joseph Bruchac read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette The story of the Lewis and Clark expedition to open the American Northwest (1804-1806) is told through the alternating narratives of Sacajawea, a Shoshoni Indian interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, and expedition captain William Clark. Includes excerpts from Clark's actual journals. For grades 6-9. 2000. Shakespeare's Scribe RC 53579 by Gary Blackwood read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes 1602. In plague-ridden England, Widge, an orphan who's become an apprentice actor, goes on the road with Shakespeare's troupe. Along the way Widge learns more about his parents. Sequel to The Shakespeare Stealer (RC 48421). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2000. Silent Thunder: A Civil War Story RC 52218 by Andrea Davis Pinkney read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette In 1862, during the Civil War, eleven-year-old Summer and her thirteen-year-old brother, Rosco, take turns describing their lives as slaves on a Virginia plantation. Summer dreams of learning to read, but Rosco's yearning for freedom is more intense. For grades 5-8. 1999. A Single Shard RC 53670 by Linda Sue Park read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Tree-ear, an orphan in twelfth-century Korea, spends most of his time foraging for food for himself and Crane-man, an older companion. Tree-ear takes advantage of a mishap in master potter Min's yard to become his apprentice, learning a craft and gaining unforeseen rewards. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 2001. Sleds on Boston Common: A Story from the American Revolution RC 52751 by Louise Borden read by John Lescault 1 cassette Nine-year-old Henry plans to sled down the hills of the Boston Common until he realizes that British troops have camped in the middle of the runs. He complains to the royal general, and a compromise is reached. For grades 3-6. 2000. Soon Be Free RC 51963 by Lois Ruby read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Parallel stories about Dana, a modern teenager, investigating a mystery involving the old Kansas house that her parents run as a bed-and-breakfast, and James, a Quaker youth living in that same house in 1857, trying to help some fugitive slaves to freedom. Sequel to Steal Away Home (RC 41158). For grades 3-6. 2000. There Will Be Wolves RC 52372 by Karleen Bradford read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette The grimness of the People's Crusade of 1096 is recounted by Ursula, a young German healer accused of being a witch. She undertakes the journey across Europe accompanied by her ailing father and Bruno, a robust stone carver who is in love with her. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 1992. Ties That Bind, Ties That Break RC 51160 by Lensey Namioka read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Ailin's life takes a turn when she defies Chinese tradition by refusing to have her feet bound. When Ailin is forced to leave school upon the death of her progressive father, she shocks her family by migrating to San Francisco with American missionaries. For grades 6-9. 1999. Waiting for Odysseus RC 51614 by Clemence McLaren read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Presents the story of Odysseus's epic journey from the feminine viewpoint: through the eyes of his faithful wife, Penelope, the sorceress Circe, the goddess Athena, and the old family servant Eurycleia. Penelope begins the tale with her meeting Odysseus when cousin Helen's father invited suitors. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000. Walking to the Bus-Rider Blues RC 54644 by Harriette Gillem Robinet read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Participating in the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, in the summer of 1956 causes extra worries for sixth-grader Alfa Merryfield. He and his older sister, Zinnia, and their great-grandmother cope with basic money problems as they struggle for their civil rights. For grades 4-7. 2000. War Comes to Willy Freeman RC 53884 by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette During the horrors of the Revolutionary War in Connecticut, thirteen-year-old Willy short for Wilhelmina is in danger of being returned to slavery. After her patriot father is killed by the British and her mother disappears, Willy disguises herself as a boy to search for her mother. For grades 4-7. 1983. When the Soldiers Were Gone RC 52329 by Vera W. Propp read by Don Nelson 1 cassette In the Netherlands after World War II, Henk suddenly learns that he does not belong to the loving family who raised him on their farm. His "real" Jewish parents come to claim him, call him Benjamin, and take him away from the only home he knows. For grades 4-7. 1999. With Every Drop of Blood RC 52715 by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Johnny lives in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley during the Civil War. He is captured by Union soldiers, including young African American Cush Turner, a former slave. The two become well acquainted, and when they are attacked, Johnny helps Cush survive in the countryside. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 1994. Witness RC 53401 by Karen Hesse read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Vermont, 1924. A series of poems expresses the views of eleven people, including a young black girl and a young Jewish girl, when the Ku Klux Klan tries to infiltrate the town. For grades 6-9. 2001. Braille At the Sign of the Star BR 14089 by Katherine Sturtevant 1 volume London, England; 1677. Twelve-year-old Meg lives with her widowed father and helps him in his bookshop. When he remarries, Meg is forced to learn household arts and give up her hope of inheriting the store. For grades 6-9. 2000. A Boy at War: A Novel of Pearl Harbor BR 13647 by Harry Mazer 1 volume December 7, 1941. Fourteen-year-old Adam lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, where his father is stationed on a battleship. Adam and two of his classmates are fishing in a rowboat when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. Although wounded, Adam is conscripted to help the survivors. For grades 6-9. 2001. Constance: A Story of Early Plymouth BR 13803 by Patricia Clapp 2 volumes Constance Hopkins, a young English girl aboard the Mayflower, begins a journal in November 1620 that concludes after her marriage in February 1626, when life in Plymouth at last brings signs of happiness and an end to extreme hardship. For grades 6-9. 1968. Hoofbeats of Danger BR 13393 by Holly Hughes 1 volume Red Buttes Station, 1860. Eleven-year-old Annie loves living on a Pony Express outpost in the Nebraska Territory. But someone is misusing her favorite horse, Magpie, and Annie is determined to find out who the culprit is. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Key Is Lost BR 13716 by Ida Vos 2 volumes When the Germans begin persecuting Jews in Holland during the 1940s occupation, twelve-year-old Eva and her family assume new names and move from one hiding place to another. The girls are separated from their parents as they try to stay one step ahead of the Nazis. For grades 4-7. 1996. The Minstrel's Melody BR 13939 by Eleanora E. Tate 1 volume Musically talented Orphelia, twelve, runs away from her home in Calico Creek, Missouri, to join Madame Meritta and Her Marvelous Traveling Troubadours Talent Show headed for the 1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. In the process, the African American child learns that lynching has affected her family. For grades 5-8. 2001. The Night Flyers BR 13261 by Elizabeth McDavid Jones 1 volume North Carolina, 1918. While her father is away fighting in World War I, twelve-year-old Pam tends his homing pigeons. When a stranger with a foreign accent offers to buy all of her birds, she suspects him of being a German spy. For grades 3-6. Edgar Allan Poe Award. 1999. Patrol: An American Soldier in Vietnam BR 14041 by Walter Dean Myers 1 volume A young American soldier in a foreign land thinks about the enemy and surviving his mission to secure a village. In the tall elephant grass, he comes face to face with a young Vietnamese soldier and makes an important realization about war. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 2002. Riddle of the Prairie Bride BR 13738 by Kathryn Reiss 1 volume In 1878, twelve-year-old Ida Kate and her widowed father welcome a mail-order bride and her baby to their Kansas homestead. But Ida Kate soon suspects that the bride is not the same woman with whom Papa had corresponded. For grades 5-8. 2001. A Single Shard BR 14214 by Linda Sue Park 1 volume Tree-ear, an orphan in twelfth-century Korea, spends most of his time foraging for food for himself and Crane-man, an older companion. Tree-ear takes advantage of a mishap in master potter Min's yard to become his apprentice, learning a craft and gaining unforeseen rewards. For grades 5-8. Newbery Medal. 2001. The Smuggler's Treasure BR 13391 by Sarah Masters Buckey 1 volume 1814. Eleven-year-old Elisabet Holder travels from Boston to New Orleans to live with relatives after her father, a ship's captain, is captured by the British during the War of 1812. There she stumbles upon a treasure map that could provide her father's ransom. For grades 4-7. 1999. Trouble Don't Last BR 14427 by Shelley Pearsall 2 volumes In 1859, an aging slave forces eleven-year-old Samuel to run away at night from their harsh Kentucky master. They are hungry and frightened of being captured as they journey on the Underground Railroad towards the hope of freedom in Canada. For grades 5-8. 2002. Voices at Whisper Bend BR 13394 by Katherine Ayres 1 volume During World War II twelve-year-old Charlotte and her classmates in Pennsylvania collect scrap metal to help in the war effort. When the collection is stolen from the school, Charlotte takes a major risk to find the thief. For grades 4-7. 1999. Watcher in the Piney Woods BR 13725 by Elizabeth McDavid Jones 1 volume In 1865, twelve-year-old Cassie is waiting for her father and brother to return from the Civil War. But she finds both a Confederate deserter and an escaped Yankee prisoner of war hiding on her family's Virginia farm. For grades 4-7. 2000. Holidays Cassettes Christmas in Camelot RC 53580 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette On Christmas Eve, the magic tree house transports Jack and his sister, Annie, to King Arthur's castle in Camelot. They find the kingdom under a dark spell and undertake a quest to the Otherworld to restore joy to Camelot. For grades 2-4. 2001. The Christmas Rat RC 51867 by Avi read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Eric Andrick stops feeling bored during Christmas vacation when he becomes deputy to exterminator Anjela Gabrail. Eric swears to attack all rats in his vicinity or to pay the penalty. When Eric has second thoughts about killing the rat in his basement, Anjela reveals the penalty. For grades 4-7. 2000. The Forgotten Helper: A Christmas Story RC 52596 by Lorrie Moore read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette One Christmas, Santa's grouchiest elf is left behind at the house of a very bad little girl. He must now find a way to improve her behavior so Santa will return the following Christmas and take him back to the North Pole. For grades 3- 6. 1987. Grandmas Trick-or-Treat RC 53914 by Emily Arnold McCully read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette On Halloween, Pip's two grandmothers, who cannot agree on anything, take Pip and her friends trick-or-treating. The kids aren't having much fun, but their trick on the grandmas has a surprise ending for them all. For grades K-3. 2001. Gus and Grandpa and the Christmas Cookies RC 50247 by Claudia Mills read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Having baked six dozen Christmas cookies for themselves and been given many more from the neighbors, Gus and Grandpa find a rewarding solution to the problem of disposing of their extra holiday treats. Easy chapter book. For grades K- 3. 1997. Gus and Grandpa and the Halloween Costume RC 55102 by Claudia Mills read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Gus wants a store-bought Halloween costume to wear to school, but his parents do not believe in buying costumes. Grandpa is his last hope and sure enough, in a dusty, musty trunk, Gus finds the perfect outfit. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2002. Horrible Harry at Halloween RC 51512 by Suzy Kline read by Bob Angell 1 cassette Miss Mackle's third-grade class is excited about Halloween and what costumes they will wear. They remember all of Harry's scary costumes since kindergarten and wonder what he will be this year. But Harry keeps his secret and surprises everyone. For grades 2-4. 2000. I Like Winter RC 52364 by Lois Lenski read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette (Reissue) Simple rhymes describe many sources of winter fun, including snowmen, sleds, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. For preschool-grade 2. 1950. The Jar of Fools: Eight Hanukkah Stories from Chelm RC 51581 by Eric A. Kimmel read by Gary Roan 1 cassette A story for each night of Hanukkah about Chelm, a town where the people are either foolish or strangely wise, depending on which version of the title piece "The Jar of Fools" one believes. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2000. The Perfect Piñata / La Piñata Perfecta RC 54753 by Kelli Kyle Dominguez read by María Pino 1 cassette Marisa picks out a butterfly piñata for her sixth birthday one week away. But the day of her party, she doesn't want to break her butterfly. Fortunately her parents have a good solution. In English and Spanish. For grades K-3. 2002. The Trees of the Dancing Goats RC 53572 by Patricia Polacco read by Graci Ragsdale Miller 1 cassette During a scarlet fever epidemic one winter in Michigan, a Jewish family helps make Christmas special for their sick neighbors by making their own Hanukkah miracle. For grades K-3. 1996. Zelda and Ivy One Christmas RC 51582 by Laura McGee Kvasnosky read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette While helping their neighbor Mrs. Brownlie make cookies, Zelda and Ivy decide what they want for Christmas. When the fox sisters get home, they begin to wonder if the Christmas elves will leave a gift for Mrs. Brownlie, and decide to make a present for her. For grades 2-4. 2000. Braille The Case of the Jingle Bell Jinx: The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley BR 13988 by Alice Leonhardt 1 volume When the "Jingle Bells on Ice" skating show rehearsals are under way, strange things happen. Items are missing from a locked dressing room, stage lights go out causing falls, and ice turns to slush. The Trenchcoat Twins are on the spot to solve these mysteries. For grades 4-7. 2001. The Case of the Screaming Scarecrow: The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley BR 13730 by Judy Katschke 1 volume The Olsen twins are planning a Halloween party with their friends when things start going awry. Spiders crawl out of the candy and someone sends scary warnings. Mary-Kate and Ashley think it's all fun until they hear a creepy, scarecrow-sounding scream. For grades 4-7. 2001. Gregory's Shadow BR 13092 by Don Freeman 1 volume Unable to wait for Groundhog Day, Gregory Groundhog and his shadow take a walk on February 1 and get separated. When they are finally reunited, they promise to always stay together. But that is a problem, because the farmers don't want to see Gregory's shadow the next day. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1978. Horrible Harry at Halloween BR 13295 by Suzy Kline 1 volume Miss Mackle's third-grade class is excited about Halloween and what costumes they will wear. They remember all of Harry's scary costumes since kindergarten and wonder what he will be this year. But Harry keeps his secret and surprises everyone. For grades 2-4. 2000. Little Tree BR 14011 by Chris Raschka 1 volume A little tree leaves the forest to find his own special place in the world as a much loved Christmas tree. Includes the poem by e.e. cummings that inspired the author. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 2001. Molly's Pilgrim BR 13495 by Barbara Cohen 1 volume (Reissue) Molly is an immigrant Jewish girl from Russia. Molly's mother helps her make a Pilgrim doll for a Thanksgiving school assignment, but dresses it as she dressed in Russia before fleeing religious persecution. Molly is at first embarrassed about the doll, but learns there are many kinds of pilgrims. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1983. Pumpkin Eye BR 14012 by Denise Fleming 1 volume Simple rhymes describe the sights, sounds, and smells of Halloween. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2001. Sam's Wild West Christmas BR 13518 by Nancy Antle 1 volume On Christmas Eve, Sam and the members of his Wild West Show help a trainful of people who were robbed. Sam and Rodeo Rosie follow the robbers' trail and find that outlaws Flo and Bo have captured a "very unmerry-looking gentleman in a red suit." For grades K-3. 2000. Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story BR 13078 by Angela Shelf Medearis 1 volume Tale about seven argumentative Ashanti brothers, who are given the seemingly impossible task of turning spools of silk thread into gold. They join together to solve the problem, thus exhibiting the spirit of Kwanzaa. Includes information on this cultural holiday and instructions for weaving a Kente belt. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. Spookier than a Ghost BR 14496 by Karen Gray Ruelle 1 volume Harry and his sister Emily are very much involved in the family's preparations for Halloween. A beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2001. Toot and Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas BR 14019 by Holly Hobbie 1 volume Delayed by a snowstorm, piggy Toot wants to be home in Woodcock Pocket in time to celebrate Christmas with his best friend, Puddle. A lucky charm and unexpected help from another holiday traveler help him on his way. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001. Humor Cassettes A Is for Aarrgh! RC 51533 by William J. Brooke read by Liz Solar 1 cassette Caveman Brog is frustrated when his tribe's inability to understand his gestured orders results in humorously botched hunts. Brog's embarrassment over his small useless son, Mog, disappears when Mog teaches the tribe their first words. A strange, inquisitive girl inspires Mog to create even more words. For grades 5-8. 1999. Annabel the Actress Starring in Just a Little Extra RC 51347 by Ellen Conford read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette When Annabel learns that a movie is being made in her town, she is determined to be in it. Although she is only an extra in a crowd scene, Annabel makes the most of it. Beginning chapter book. Sequel to Annabel the Actress Starring in "Gorilla My Dreams" (RC 50048). For grades 2-4. 2000. The Austere Academy: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5 RC 50911 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Once again, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny encounter adversity which here means trouble when they attend the Prufrock Preparatory School with its horrid violin-playing Vice Principal Nero. New friends help, but dreadful Count Olaf reappears in this sequel to The Miserable Mill (RC 50910). For grades 4-7. 2000. The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1 RC 50907 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The Baudelaire siblings Violet, fourteen; Klaus, twelve; and Sunny, a teething toddler are charming and clever, but "magnets for misfortune." In short order, they are orphaned, denied access to their inheritance until Violet comes of age, and sent to live with a repulsive relative, Count Olaf. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Beloved Dearly RC 54554 by Doug Cooney read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Ernie, a twelve-year-old tycoon, makes a tidy profit in the pet funeral business. When he refuses to give a raise to his star employee, a tomboy named Swimming Pool, the enterprise starts falling apart. It takes the death of Ernie's own dog to bring everyone back together. For grades 4-7. 2002. Birdbrain Amos RC 55107 by Michael Delaney read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette When Amos the hippopotamus advertises for a bird to rid him of pesky bugs, the tick bird who answers his ad creates a different set of problems for him by building a nest on Amos's head. For grades 3-6. 2002. The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, Private Eye RC 54229 by Bruce Hale read by Robert Sams 1 cassette Shirley Chameleon hires fellow fourth-grader Chet Gecko to solve the case of her missing first-grader brother, Billy. Chet uncovers a plot involving a Gila monster's revenge upon the school football team. For grades 3-6. 2000. The Ersatz Elevator: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 6 RC 51769 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The woeful saga of the Baudelaire orphans, last encountered in The Austere Academy (RC 50911), continues as evil Count Olaf discovers their whereabouts at Esmé Squalor's seventy- one-bedroom penthouse and concocts a new plan to steal their family fortune. For grades 4-7. 2001. Fur-ever yours, Booker Jones RC 53945 by Betsy Duffey read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Booker Jones is determined to become a published science fiction writer until his parents' vacation disrupts his routine. When they leave Booker and his older sister, Libba, with their confused grandfather, problems quickly pile up, such as laundry, cooking, and how to help Pop. Sequel to Utterly yours, Booker Jones (RC 43487). For grades 5-8. 2001. Gerald McBoing Boing RC 52933 by Dr. Seuss read by John Fulks 1 cassette A rhyming story about Gerald McCloy, a little boy who makes only weird sounds, like "boing, boing," and doesn't speak words. This upsets his parents, his teachers, and even his classmates. But there is one man who appreciates Gerald's talent. For grades K-3. 1950. The Hostile Hospital: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 8 RC 52913 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three Baudelaire orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny find themselves in Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close pursuit. Sequel to The Vile Village (RC 52098). For grades 4-7. 2001. How I Survived My Summer Vacation: And Lived to Write the Story RC 52617 by Robin Friedman read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette The summer before starting high school Jackie is determined to finally write his novel, but he keeps getting distracted by his embarrassing New Age parents, his buddies, the swim team and his first girlfriend. For grades 6-9. 2000. The Miserable Mill: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 4 RC 50910 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette In this sequel to The Wide Window (RC 50909) the saga of the Baudelaire orphans continues as they are sent to work at a grimy lumber mill in exchange for dormitory bunks. In due course their nemesis, Count Olaf, appears in yet another disguise. For grades 4-7. 2000. The Reptile Room: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2 RC 50908 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the dastardly Count Olaf in The Bad Beginning (RC 50907), the Baudelaire orphans go to live with Uncle Monty, a kindly herpetologist. For a brief time they are happy, but then Count Olaf reappears. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 1999. Rugrats in Paris: The Movie RC 51475 by Cathy East Dubowski and Mark Dubowski read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette The Rugrats crew arrives in the City of Light so that Stu Pickles can repair his mechanical Reptar. It looks like Reptarland head Coco LaBouche is the answer to Chuckie's wish for a new mom. But LaBouche is hiding something. A novelization of the feature film. For grades 3-6. 2000. The Vile Village: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 7 RC 52098 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Mr. Poe, the Baudelaire orphans' banker, decides to follow the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" and has the children adopted by the village of V.F.D. The results are predictably disastrous. Sequel to The Ersatz Elevator (RC 51769). For grades 4-7. 2001. The Wide Window: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3 RC 50909 by Lemony Snicket read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette In this sequel to The Reptile Room (RC 50908) the Baudelaire orphans are sent to live with Aunt Josephine, who worries about everything, especially Lake Lachrymose and its loathsome leeches. The unhappy youngsters encounter cold soup on a rainy day, a hurricane, and a villain with a peg leg. For grades 4-7. 2000. Braille The Austere Academy: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5 BR 13630 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume Once again, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny encounter adversity which here means trouble when they attend the Prufrock Preparatory School with its horrid violin-playing vice-principal Nero. New friends help, but dreadful Count Olaf reappears, in this sequel to The Miserable Mill (BR 13629). For grades 4-7. 2000. The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1 BR 13626 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume The Baudelaire siblings Violet, fourteen; Klaus, twelve; and Sunny, a teething toddler are charming and clever, but "magnets for misfortune." In short order, they are orphaned, denied access to their inheritance until Violet comes of age, and sent to live with a repulsive relative, Count Olaf. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Cat in the Hat BR 13461 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume A story in rhyme tells about two bored children sitting at home on a rainy day while their mother is out. Then the Cat in the Hat arrives on their door mat to show them good fun with his tricks and games. For grades K-3. 1957. The Cat in the Hat Comes Back! BR 13451 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume In this sequel to The Cat in the Hat (BR 13461), the Cat in the Hat eats cake in the bathtub while the mother is away. The children are upset by the mess, but the Cat in the Hat calls on many Little Cats to help him clean up. For grades K-3. 1958. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type BR 13089 by Doreen Cronin 1 volume When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn, they write the farmer notes making silly demands. When he refuses to give them what they want, they go on strike. Then the hens strike too. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 2000. The Ersatz Elevator: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 6 BR 13631 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume The woeful saga of the Baudelaire orphans, last encountered in The Austere Academy (BR 13630), continues as evil Count Olaf discovers their whereabouts at Esmé Squalor's seventy- one-bedroom penthouse and concocts a new plan to steal their family fortune. For grades 4-7. 2001. Green Eggs and Ham BR 13450 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume In this rhyming story, Sam-I-am wants his companion to try this dish of green eggs and ham. Sam-I-am follows him everywhere begging him just to taste them. And finally Sam- I-am succeeds! For grades K-3. 1960. The Hostile Hospital: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 8 BR 13633 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three Baudelaire orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny find themselves in Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close pursuit. Sequel to The Vile Village (BR 13632). For grades 4-7. 2001. Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography BR 14282 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume The elusive author of the multivolume Series of Unfortunate Events that beset the hapless Baudelaire children, starting with The Bad Beginning (BR 13626), provides a glimpse into his mysterious and sometimes confusing life, using fanciful letters, diary entries, news clippings, and other miscellaneous documents. For grades 4-7. 2002. The Magic Pretzel: The Werewolf Club, Book 1 BR 13565 by Daniel Pinkwater 1 volume Norman Gnormal believes his parents really wanted a dog because they trained him like a puppy. The barking, howling fourth grader joins the Werewolf Club and makes his first friends. Together they help their sponsor, Mr. Talbot, who is stuck between being a wolf and a man. For grades 2-4. 2000. The Miserable Mill: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 4 BR 13629 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume In this sequel to The Wide Window (BR 13628), the saga of the Baudelaire orphans continues as they are sent to work at a grimy lumber mill in exchange for dormitory bunks. In due course their nemesis, Count Olaf, appears in yet another disguise. For grades 4-7. 2000. The Reptile Room: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2 BR 13627 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the dastardly Count Olaf in The Bad Beginning (BR 13626), the Baudelaire orphans go to live with Uncle Monty, a kindly herpetologist. For a brief time they are happy, but then Count Olaf reappears. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Vile Village: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 7 BR 13632 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume Mr. Poe, the Baudelaire orphans' banker, decides to follow the saying "It takes a village to raise a child" and has the children adopted by the village of V.F.D. The results are predictably disastrous. Sequel to The Ersatz Elevator (BR 13631). For grades 4-7. 2001. The Wide Window: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3 BR 13628 by Lemony Snicket 1 volume In this sequel to The Reptile Room (BR 13627), the Baudelaire orphans are sent to live with Aunt Josephine, who worries about everything, especially Lake Lachrymose and its loathsome leeches. The unhappy youngsters encounter cold soup on a rainy day, a hurricane, and a villain with a peg leg. For grades 4-7. 2000. You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together BR 13875 by Mary Ann Hoberman 1 volume Thirteen short, humorous, rhyming stories in two voices, for beginning readers or for a child and an adult. Intended to celebrate the joys of reading together, the stories are about "cats and puppies, bears and mice, snakes, telephones, snowmen, birthdays, friendships and more." For grades K-3. 2001. Mystery Cassettes Alien Brain Fryout: A Wild Willie Mystery RC 52490 by Barbara M. Joosse read by John Polk 1 cassette When the neighborhood bully starts following Willie, Lucy, and Kyle around and acting goofy, they suspect that he has been abducted by aliens, until Scarface the parrot presents another possibility. For grades 2-4. 2000. The Bungalow Mystery RC 50916 by Carolyn Keene read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Nancy Drew has a terrifying experience in a deserted bungalow, while trying to help a friend in trouble. For grades 3-6. 1930. The Case of the Firecrackers: Chinatown Mystery, Volume 3 RC 50507 by Laurence Yep read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette In this sequel to The Case of the Lion Dance (RC 50506) Lily accompanies her actress great-aunt Tiger Lil to the filming of a television show in Chinatown. When a prop gun fires real bullets, Lily and Tiger Lil must prove Lily's brother was not responsible. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, Private Eye RC 54229 by Bruce Hale read by Robert Sams 1 cassette Shirley Chameleon hires fellow fourth-grader Chet Gecko to solve the case of her missing first-grader brother, Billy. Chet uncovers a plot involving a Gila monster's revenge upon the school football team. For grades 3-6. 2000. Cliff-Hanger RC 52365 by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Jack, twelve, and his younger sister Ashley accompany their parents to Mesa Verde National Park, where their veterinarian mother is investigating reports of an attacking cougar. With them is a conniving temporary foster girl, thirteen-year-old Lucky, who has been separated from her scam-artist father. For grades 4-7. 1999. Deadly Waters RC 52401 by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette When the Landon family and their latest foster child visit the Everglades National Park in Florida, the youngsters go off for a day of fishing and photography. But they encounter a thief, a manatee, and a shark as they uncover the mystery of dying manatees. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Demon in the Teahouse RC 53402 by Dorothy Hoobler and Thomas Hoobler read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Sequel to The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn (RC 50081), set in eighteenth-century Japan. Someone is setting fires and killing geishas, and Samurai Judge Ooka needs an inside observer. He sends his adopted son, Seikei, under cover into a teahouse. For grades 6-9. 2001. Farewell, My Lunchbag: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, Private Eye RC 54319 by Bruce Hale read by Lee Look 1 cassette When fourth-grade private eye Chet Gecko is called to catch someone who is stealing food from the school cafeteria, the lizard finds himself framed for the crime. For grades 3-6. 2001. The Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs RC 54219 by Cynthia DeFelice read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Hindered by a fight with her friend Dub and a series of mysterious fires, eleven-year-old Allie investigates a fire from seventeen years ago. Allie seeks a connection between a handsome youth's ghost asking for help and a cafeteria worker, Mrs. Hobbs. Sequel to The Ghost of Fossil Glen (RC 47637). For grades 4-7. 2001. Ghost Horses RC 53588 by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Jack and his sister, Ashley, join their parents and two Shoshone foster children on a trip to Zion National Park in Utah. Once there they encounter an avalanche, a flash flood, and strange behavior among a herd of wild mustangs. For grades 4-7. 2000. Ghost Trap: A Wild Willie Mystery RC 52510 by Barbara M. Joosse read by John Polk 1 cassette Willie is thrilled that his old best friend, Kyle, is moving back into the neighborhood. Willie's new best friend, Lucy, is not as happy. But the three band together to investigate Kyle's mysterious house. For grades 2-4. 1998. The Hardy Boys Casefiles RC 51408 by Franklin W. Dixon read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Three mystery stories featuring brothers Joe and Frank Hardy, entitled Beyond the Law, Spiked!, and Open Season. The boys investigate crooked cops, compete in a deadly volleyball tournament, and struggle to survive a cross- country ski trek. For grades 4-7. 1992. The Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure, The House on the Cliff, The Secret of the Old Mill RC 51783 by Franklin W. Dixon read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Three classic mysteries featuring brothers Frank and Joe Hardy. In the The Tower Treasure, the boys investigate the theft of a friend's jalopy; in The House on the Cliff, they become involved with smugglers; and in The Secret of the Old Mill, they search for a counterfeiter. For grades 3-6. 1927. The Hunted RC 53716 by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette The Landons and their children Jack and Ashley travel to Montana's Glacier National Park to learn why baby grizzly bears have disappeared. Ashley meets a ten-year-old Mexican boy who has been living in the forest. The three kids uncover poachers and barely escape being mauled. For grades 3-6. 2000. The Losers Fight Back: A Wild Willie Mystery RC 52476 by Barbara M. Joosse read by John Polk 1 cassette Lucy and Willie are upset when big bully Chuckie calls the Bruisers their soccer team the losers. With advice from his detective partner King Kyle, Wild Willie and Lucy figure out how to make their team winners. For grades 2-4. 1994. A Mammoth Mix-Up: A Brian and Pea Brain Mystery RC 54395 by Elizabeth Levy read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette In this easy chapter book, Brian and Penny "Pea Brain" Casanova find a mammoth tusk in their backyard. Brian decides to use it for his science project but someone steals it. The kids search for the thief. For grades 2-4. 1995. The Minstrel's Melody RC 53804 by Eleanora E. Tate read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Musically talented Orphelia, twelve, runs away from her home in Calico Creek, Missouri, to join Madame Meritta and Her Marvelous Traveling Troubadours Talent Show headed for the 1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. In the process, the African American child learns that lynching has affected her family. For grades 5-8. 2001. The Mystery at Lilac Inn RC 51960 by Carolyn Keene read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette (Reissue) 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. Nick's Secret RC 51993 by Claire H. Blatchford read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette In this sequel to Nick's Mission (RC 43812), deaf seventh- grader Nick and his dog, Wags, are in danger from a bully and his gang at a deserted motel. But he is rescued by a mysterious girl who trains sheepdogs. For grades 4-7. 2000. Parachuting Hamsters and Andy Russell RC 51938 by David A. Adler read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Spending the weekend in the city with his friend Tamika and her aunt and uncle, Andy sees four hamsters wearing "parachutes" drift to the ground. He decides to find out who is mistreating the animals. Beginning chapter book. Sequel to School Trouble for Andy Russell (RC 49524). For grades 2- 4. 2000. Rage of Fire RC 51587 by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson read by Gillian Green 1 cassette The Landons are visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park accompanied by a nine-year-old local, Danny Tran, whom they've agreed to unite with his grandfather in Jackson Hole. When the Landon children and Danny appear to have angered Pele the fire goddess, they frantically try to escape her. For grades 3-6. 1998. Riddle of the Prairie Bride RC 53429 by Kathryn Reiss read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette In 1878, twelve-year-old Ida Kate and her widowed father welcome a mail-order bride and her baby to their Kansas homestead. But Ida Kate soon suspects that the bride is not the same woman with whom Papa had corresponded. For grades 5-8. 2001. Sammy Keyes and the Runaway Elf RC 52669 by Wendelin Van Draanen read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette When seventh-grader Sammy Keyes is persuaded to escort Marique, a Pomeranian, on a float in the Christmas parade, the problems quickly escalate. Marique is dognapped during the procession, and while Sammy is searching for the dog, she finds a runaway elf with problems of her own. For grades 5-8. 1999. The Secret of Red Gate Farm RC 51719 by Carolyn Keene read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette (Reissue) A reluctant saleswoman, a very expensive bottle of perfume, a girl who faints on a train, and a crude stranger on the same train pull Nancy Drew into a mystery that involves her with the Secret Service. For grades 3-6. 1931. The Secret of Shadow Ranch RC 51939 by Carolyn Keene read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette (Reissue) Nancy Drew arrives in Arizona for a fun-filled vacation and immediately finds herself involved in the search for a phantom horse and a hidden treasure. For grades 3-6. 1931. Shadow-Catcher RC 51751 by Betty Levin read by John Lescault 1 cassette In the 1890s, Jonathan becomes an assistant to his grandfather, a traveling photographer, on his summer circuit in Maine. Jonathan, who aspires to be a detective, gets his first real case when a stranger is overly interested in Grandpa's photos of a river accident. For grades 5-8. 2000. Soon Be Free RC 51963 by Lois Ruby read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Parallel stories about Dana, a modern teenager, investigating a mystery involving the old Kansas house that her parents run as a bed-and-breakfast, and James, a Quaker youth living in that same house in 1857, trying to help some fugitive slaves to freedom. Sequel to Steal Away Home (RC 41158). For grades 3-6. 2000. Stranded RC 54001 by Patricia H. Rushford read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Jennie McGrady and her grandmother are flying to a ski resort when their small plane crashes. They are rescued but stranded in a religious compound. With her grandmother injured, Jennie befriends Eric and the two uncover drug dealing among the members. For grades 6-9. 2001. The Thieves of Ostia: A Roman Mystery RC 55246 by Caroline Lawrence read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette In the Roman port of Ostia in A.D. 79, Flavia Gemina solves her first mystery with the help of unlikely friends. When Jonathan's pet and other dogs are found beheaded, Flavia wants to find out who is doing it and why. But sleuthing has its dangers. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2001. Two Miss Mallard Mysteries: Surfboard to Peril and Stage Door to Terror RC 51945 by Robert Quackenbush read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Miss Mallard, the world-famous ducktective, solves two cases in different parts of the world. While surfing in Hawaii, she hits a valuable carved stone that helps settle a dispute over land. In Paris, France, the granddaughter of an old friend performing at the Canard-Rouge is ducknapped as Miss Mallard watches. For grades 2-4. 1986. Who Really Killed Cock Robin? An Eco Mystery RC 52567 by Jean Craighead George read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette The whole town of Saddleboro loves Cock Robin and his mate, who made their nest in Mayor Joe's old Stetson hat. Cock Robin dies suddenly, so Tony and Alice examine pollutants in the air, soil, and water to find out what killed him. For grades 5-8. 1971. Wild Willie and King Kyle Detectives: A Wild Willie Mystery RC 54524 by Barbara M. Joosse read by John Polk 1 cassette Best friends and neighbors Willie and Kyle are upset when Kyle has to move to Ohio but cheer up when they play detective agency. Their first case has Willie spying on the girl who moves into Kyle's old house. For grades 2-4. 1993. Braille Angela's Top-Secret Computer Club BR 13713 by Holly Keller 1 volume Angela and the other Top-Secret Computer Club members spend summer vacation trying to find out who broke into the school's computer and messed up the final report cards. The class schedules for fall are also tampered with. For grades 2-4. 1998. The Case of the Dog Camp Mystery: The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley BR 13677 by Judy Katschke 1 volume Detective twins Ashley and Mary-Kate take Clue, their bassett hound, with them to Camp Barkaway. Clue disappears from their cabin, however, and the girls are afraid she's been stolen. But who has a motive? For grades 4-7. 2001. The Case of the Jingle Bell Jinx: The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley BR 13988 by Alice Leonhardt 1 volume When the "Jingle Bells on Ice" skating show rehearsals are under way, strange things happen. Items are missing from a locked dressing room, stage lights go out causing falls, and ice turns to slush. The Trenchcoat Twins are on the spot to solve these mysteries. For grades 4-7. 2001. The Case of the Logical I Ranch: The New Adventures of Mary- Kate and Ashley BR 13827 by Pauline Preiss 1 volume The Olsen twins find an unusual mystery waiting for them at the Logical I dude ranch. Are the rotten egg smells, rumbling noises, and black smoke really caused by a dragon, as old-time ranch hand Dusty claims? For grades 4-7. 2000. The Case of the Screaming Scarecrow: The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley BR 13730 by Judy Katschke 1 volume The Olsen twins are planning a Halloween party with their friends when things start going awry. Spiders crawl out of the candy and someone sends scary warnings. Mary-Kate and Ashley think it's all fun until they hear a creepy, scarecrow-sounding scream. For grades 4-7. Bestseller 2001. The Hardy Boys Casefiles BR 13318 by Franklin W. Dixon 3 volumes Three mystery stories featuring brothers Joe and Frank Hardy, entitled Beyond the Law, Spiked!, and Open Season. The boys investigate crooked cops, compete in a deadly volleyball tournament, and struggle to survive a cross- country ski trek. For grades 4-7. 1992. Hoofbeats of Danger BR 13393 by Holly Hughes 1 volume Red Buttes Station, 1860. Eleven-year-old Annie loves living on a Pony Express outpost in the Nebraska Territory. But someone is misusing her favorite horse, Magpie, and Annie is determined to find out who the culprit is. For grades 4-7. 1999. The Minstrel's Melody BR 13939 by Eleanora E. Tate 1 volume Musically talented Orphelia, twelve, runs away from her home in Calico Creek, Missouri, to join Madame Meritta and Her Marvelous Traveling Troubadours Talent Show headed for the 1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. In the process, the African American child learns that lynching has affected her family. For grades 5-8. 2001. Moonshiner's Gold BR 14150 by John R. Erickson 1 volume Texas Panhandle, 1926. After his father's death fourteen- year-old Riley, his younger brother Coy, and their fiddle- playing grandfather must find a way to save the family ranch from a group of moonshiners. For grades 5-8. 2001. The Night Flyers BR 13261 by Elizabeth McDavid Jones 1 volume North Carolina, 1918. While her father is away fighting in World War I, twelve-year-old Pam tends his homing pigeons. When a stranger with a foreign accent offers to buy all of her birds, she suspects him of being a German spy. For grades 3-6. Edgar Allan Poe Award. 1999. Riddle of the Prairie Bride BR 13738 by Kathryn Reiss 1 volume In 1878, twelve-year-old Ida Kate and her widowed father welcome a mail-order bride and her baby to their Kansas homestead. But Ida Kate soon suspects that the bride is not the same woman with whom Papa had corresponded. For grades 5-8. 2001. The Secret of Red Gate Farm BR 12945 by Carolyn Keene 1 volume (Reissue) A reluctant saleswoman, a very expensive bottle of perfume, a girl who faints on a train, and a crude stranger on the same train pull Nancy Drew into a mystery that involves her with the Secret Service. For grades 3-6. 1931. The Secret of Shadow Ranch BR 12944 by Carolyn Keene 1 volume Nancy Drew arrives in Arizona for a fun-filled vacation and immediately finds herself involved in the search for a phantom horse and a hidden treasure. For grades 3-6. 1931. Secrets on 26th Street BR 13395 by Elizabeth McDavid Jones 1 volume New York City, 1914. Widowed Rose O'Neal's struggle to support her children is eased tremendously by Bea, a helpful new boarder from England. Rose's eleven-year-old daughter, Susan, really likes the British guest, but she also suspects there is something mysterious going on. Then Susan's mother disappears! For grades 4-7. 1999. The Smuggler's Treasure BR 13391 by Sarah Masters Buckey 1 volume 1814. Eleven-year-old Elisabet Holder travels from Boston to New Orleans to live with relatives after her father, a ship's captain, is captured by the British during the War of 1812. There she stumbles upon a treasure map that could provide her father's ransom. For grades 4-7. 1999. Voices at Whisper Bend BR 13394 by Katherine Ayres 1 volume During World War II twelve-year-old Charlotte and her classmates in Pennsylvania collect scrap metal to help in the war effort. When the collection is stolen from the school, Charlotte takes a major risk to find the thief. For grades 4-7. 1999. Watcher in the Piney Woods BR 13725 by Elizabeth McDavid Jones 1 volume In 1865, twelve-year-old Cassie is waiting for her father and brother to return from the Civil War. But she finds both a Confederate deserter and an escaped Yankee prisoner of war hiding on her family's Virginia farm. For grades 4-7. 2000. Who's in the Hall? A Mystery in Four Chapters BR 14293 by Betsy Hearne 1 volume A tongue-twisting mystery about three children, two baby- sitters, two dogs, a rat, a stopped-up sink, and a janitor. There is much confusion in the kids' apartment building as they deal with a stranger in the hall. For grades K-3. 2000. Religion Cassettes Busted! Left Behind the Kids, Volume 7 RC 54612 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette In this sequel to The Underground (RC 53127), the Young Trib Force faces pressure for publishing its own newspaper to spread the truth. Betrayal causes a major problem. For grades 5-8. 2000. Darkening Skies: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 18 RC 55386 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Judd and Lionel entrust their safety to a boy whose father is in the Global Community in this continuation from Terror in the Stadium (RC 55406). Other members of the Young Trib Force have their own fears for survival to deal with. For grades 5-8. 2001. Death Strike: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 8 RC 54613 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Continuing the action from Busted! (RC 54612), Judd, Vicki, and the rest of the Young Trib Force struggle for their lives as the world crumbles. Judd's new goal puts the group in more danger, causing heartbreaking challenges. For grades 5-8. 2000. Earthquake! Left Behind the Kids, Volume 12 RC 55368 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette This sequel to Into the Storm (RC 55048) witnesses events foretold in the Book of Revelation. The great "wrath of the Lamb" earthquake strikes the globe, and the friends in the Young Trib Force are scattered, wondering if they will ever reunite. For grades 5-8. 2000. Facing the Future: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 4 RC 53125 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette With the people responsible for the death of Lionel's uncle behind bars, Lionel, Judd, Vicki, and Ryan can turn their attention to events they may face during the Tribulation. Their main concern is the identity of the Antichrist. Sequel to Through the Flames (RC 53124). For grades 5-8. 1998. Into the Storm: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 11 RC 55048 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette A grief-stricken Young Trib Force hears scary details about the future in this sequel to On the Run (RC 55006). While Judd hides, the others search for secret documents to use against the Global Community. For grades 5-8. 2000. Nicolae High: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 5 RC 53126 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Vicki, Judd, Lionel, and Ryan face new challenges in their reopened schools now known as Global Community Middle School and Nicolae Carpathia High. Because carrying Bibles has been outlawed, they must decide to obey the rules or speak the truth. Sequel to Facing the Future (RC 53125). For grades 5- 8. 1999. On the Run: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 10 RC 55006 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette In this sequel to The Search (RC 54614), tragic news about friends sends Judd and Ryan to Israel to discover the truth. Back home, Vicki, Lionel, and the Young Trib Force plan another dangerous mission at Nicolae High. For grades 5-8. 2000. The Search: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 9 RC 54614 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette The Young Trib Force struggles to survive as World War III erupts in this sequel to Death Strike (RC 54613). Judd, Vicki, and Lionel desperately search for their friend Ryan, attempting to rescue him before another air attack by the Global Community. For grades 5-8. 2000. Second Chance: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 2 RC 53123 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Now Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are facing the decision of whether or not to accept Christ and his forgiveness. Lionel, confronting the possibility that his Uncle André may try to kill himself, rushes to Chicago to save him. Sequel to The Vanishings (RC 53122). For grades 5-8. 1998. Stranded RC 54001 by Patricia H. Rushford read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Jennie McGrady and her grandmother are flying to a ski resort when their small plane crashes. They are rescued but stranded in a religious compound. With her grandmother injured, Jennie befriends Eric and the two uncover drug dealing among the members. For grades 6-9. 2001. Through the Flames: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 3 RC 53124 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette In this sequel to Second Chance (RC 53123), Ryan wants to prove his worth to Judd, Vicki, and Lionel. So he sets out to discover what really happened to Lionel's Uncle André. In the process, he runs afoul of the law and puts his friends in danger. For grades 5-8. 1998. The Underground: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 6 RC 53127 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette The Young Tribulation Force plans to publish a newspaper for their fellow classmates, even if it is illegal. Their ingenious method of distribution makes it available to every student. But one of them is called to pay the price. Sequel to Nicolae High (RC 53126). For grades 5-8. 1999. The Vanishings: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 1 RC 53122 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are friends. They have not found Christ, although their families are Christians and attend church regularly. When people around them start disappearing, the four band together to fight the evil forces threatening them. Followed by Second Chance (RC 53123). For grades 5-8. 1998. Braille Busted! Left Behind the Kids, Volume 7 BR 14258 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye 1 volume In this sequel to The Underground (BR 13707), the Young Trib Force faces pressure for publishing its own newspaper to spread the truth. Betrayal causes a major problem. For grades 5-8. 2000. Death Strike: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 8 BR 14259 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye 1 volume Continuing the action from Busted! (BR 14258), Judd, Vicki, and the rest of the Young Trib Force struggle for their lives as the world crumbles. Judd's new goal puts the group in more danger, causing heartbreaking challenges. For grades 5-8. 2000. Facing the Future: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 4 BR 13705 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye 1 volume With the people responsible for the death of Lionel's uncle behind bars, Lionel, Judd, Vicki, and Ryan can turn their attention to events they may face during the Tribulation. Their main concern is the identity of the Antichrist. Sequel to Through the Flames (BR 13704). For grades 5-8. 1998. Nicolae High: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 5 BR 13706 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye 1 volume Vicki, Judd, Lionel, and Ryan face new challenges in their reopened schools now known as Global Community Middle School and Nicolae Carpathia High. Because carrying Bibles has been outlawed, they must decide to obey the rules or speak the truth. Sequel to Facing the Future (BR 13705). For grades 5- 8. 1999. The Search: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 9 BR 14260 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye 1 volume The Young Trib Force struggles to survive as World War III erupts in this sequel to Death Strike (BR 14259). Judd, Vicki, and Lionel desperately search for their friend Ryan, attempting to rescue him before another air attack by the Global Community. For grades 5-8. 2000. Second Chance: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 2 BR 13703 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye 1 volume Now Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are facing the decision of whether or not to accept Christ and his forgiveness. Lionel, confronting the possibility that his Uncle André may try to kill himself, rushes to Chicago to save him. Sequel to The Vanishings (BR 13702). For grades 5-8. 1998. Through the Flames: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 3 BR 13704 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye 1 volume In this sequel to Second Chance (BR 13703), Ryan wants to prove his worth to Judd, Vicki, and Lionel. So he sets out to discover what really happened to Lionel's Uncle André. In the process, he runs afoul of the law and puts his friends in danger. For grades 5-8. 1998. The Underground: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 6 BR 13707 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye 1 volume The Young Tribulation Force plans to publish a newspaper for their fellow classmates, even if it is illegal. Their ingenious method of distribution makes it available to every student. But one of them is called to pay the price. Sequel to Nicolae High (BR 13706). For grades 5-8. 1999. The Vanishings: Left Behind the Kids, Volume 1 BR 13702 by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye 1 volume Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are friends. They have not found Christ although their families are Christians and attend church regularly. When people around them start disappearing, the four band together to fight the evil forces threatening them. Followed by Second Chance (BR 13703). For grades 5-8. 1998. Scary Stories Cassettes Being Dead: Stories RC 54189 by Vivian Vande Velde read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette Seven supernatural tales that have something to do with death. In the title piece, a newsboy in New York City in 1930 is killed by a heavy man jumping from a skyscraper. But the boy has some unfinished business to take care of before he departs from this earth. For grades 6-9. 2001. The Christmas Rat RC 51867 by Avi read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Eric Andrick stops feeling bored during Christmas vacation when he becomes deputy to exterminator Anjela Gabrail. Eric swears to attack all rats in his vicinity or to pay the penalty. When Eric has second thoughts about killing the rat in his basement, Anjela reveals the penalty. For grades 4-7. 2000. Jade Green: A Ghost Story RC 50297 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette South Carolina, 1880s. Orphaned Judith Sparrow is welcomed at her uncle's house to start a new life. Unbeknownst to her, the house is haunted by a young girl, Jade Green, who died there years ago. But Judith soon sees her ghost. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999. Kit's Wilderness RC 51741 by David Almond read by David Cutler 1 cassette When Kit Watson is thirteen, his family moves to the old mining town of Stoneygate to be with his grandfather. Kit finds a strange connection between his grandfather's tales of the mines, ghosts of old, and the eerie game called "Death," which takes Kit down into the pit. For grades 6-9. Michael L. Printz Award. 1999. Which Witch? RC 49756 by Eva Ibbotson read by Gillian Green 1 cassette Weary of being a wizard, Arriman has been waiting hopefully for his replacement to arrive. He finally resigns himself to marrying a witch who can give him a successor. Beautiful Belladonna wishes to become his bride, but she must first turn her white magic black. For grades 5-8. 1979. Braille Coraline BR 14469 by Neil Gaiman 1 volume While exploring her new home, Coraline goes through a doorway that shouldn't be there into a dangerous world where she has a disturbingly different set of parents. Since this other mother kidnaps Coraline's real parents, it is up to Coraline to rescue them and return to her world safely. For grades 4-7. 2002. School Cassettes Beetles, Lightly Toasted RC 48783 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette 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. Blubber RC 55238 by Judy Blume read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette (Reissue) Jill goes along with the rest of the fifth-grade class in tormenting an overweight classmate they nickname Blubber. Then Jill finds out what it's like to be the outsider when she also becomes a target. For grades 4-7. 1974. Dear Mrs. Ryan, You're Ruining My Life RC 53901 by Jennifer B. Jones read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Fifth-grader Harvey is tired of having his divorced mother, Mrs. Ryan, write about him in her popular children's books. To distract her, Harvey and his best friend, Seal, plot to connect her romantically with the school principal. But that complicates Harvey's life even more. For grades 4-7. 2000. The Girls RC 53281 by Amy Goldman Koss read by Peg Gilleland 1 cassette Candace, popular leader of a middle school clique, manipulates and ostracizes other kids. Her former friends (each telling her story) are hurt and embarrassed, but gradually realize that there are more important issues than being cool. For grades 5-8. 2000. Gloria Rising RC 54652 by Ann Cameron read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette The sequel to Gloria's Way (RC 50553) starts in a supermarket where fourth-grader Gloria meets Dr. Grace Street, a famous astronaut who encourages her to believe in herself. Gloria finds it hard to apply this advice as she copes with a difficult teacher and a class bully. For grades 2-4. 2002. Going On Twelve RC 52021 by Candice F. Ransom read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Kobie, the class artist, is eager to draw a mural for a sixth-grade class contest until the teacher asks John, the new boy, to help her. Kobie plays a mean trick on John that makes her realize how selfish she's been. Followed by Thirteen (RC 33501). For grades 5-8. 1988. Horrible Harry at Halloween RC 51512 by Suzy Kline read by Bob Angell 1 cassette Miss Mackle's third-grade class is excited about Halloween and what costumes they will wear. They remember all of Harry's scary costumes since kindergarten and wonder what he will be this year. But Harry keeps his secret and surprises everyone. For grades 2-4. 2000. Junie B., First Grader (at Last!) RC 53656 by Barbara Park read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Junie B. is not happy the first days of first grade. She feels left out because her old friends are making new friends. And worst of all, Junie B. needs to wear glasses. For grades K-3. 2001. Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch RC 54447 by Barbara Park read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette First-grader Junie B. is thrilled when Mrs. Gutzman asks her to help in the school cafeteria. But she has to learn the hard way that a helper is not the boss. A beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2002. Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business RC 54482 by Barbara Park read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Through a misunderstanding, Junie B. thinks that her new baby brother is really a baby monkey. When she reports this to her kindergarten class during show-and-tell, she causes a lot of excitement and a problem for her teacher. For grades K-3. 1993. Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth RC 54483 by Barbara Park read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Job Day is approaching, and Junie B.'s kindergarten classmates are excited. Junie B. shoots off "her big fat mouth" once too often, claiming she'll have "the bestest job" to present and then realizing she hasn't figured out what it is yet. For grades K-3. 1993. Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying RC 54484 by Barbara Park read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Being curious about her kindergarten teacher's private life, Junie B. sneaks up on her in the grocery store and spies on her. Junie B. is surprised by what she sees and doesn't want to get her teacher in trouble. For grades K-3. 1994. Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim's Birthday RC 55150 by Barbara Park read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Junie B. has a fight with Jim and then is upset when he invites everyone in their class, except her, to his birthday party. She doesn't want to be the only one left out. But her family helps her to see the problem a different way. For grades K-3. 1996. Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus RC 54794 by Barbara Park read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Junie B. is almost six years old and is starting kindergarten. She worries for a week about riding the yellow school bus and doesn't like her first trip on it at all. So she decides not to ride it home after school. For grades K- 3. 1992. Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake RC 55148 by Barbara Park read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Junie B., "in the grade of afternoon kindergarten," wants to win lots of prizes at the school carnival. But on Carnival Night Junie B. keeps losing at every game, until she goes to the Cake Walk. For grades K-3. 1995. Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl RC 54545 by Barbara Park read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Junie B. Jones has just turned six and is looking forward to her kindergarten graduation. But when she won't leave her white gown in the box, she gets grape-juice stains on it. And trying to fix things makes them worse. For grades K-3. 2001. Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren RC 55151 by Barbara Park read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Junie B. and her best friends want to impress the new boy at school. Lucille wears fancy dresses and Grace shows how fast she can run. But when Warren is homesick, Junie B. finds her own way to be his friend. For grades K-3. 1996. Loser RC 55118 by Jerry Spinelli read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Even though his classmates from first grade through middle school consider Donald Zinkoff to be strange and a loser, his exuberant good nature keeps him going, through field day disasters and clumsy accidents. Best of all, his family loves and supports him. For grades 4-7. 2002. Marvin Redpost: Class President RC 54889 by Louis Sachar read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette This Wednesday at Marvin's school everyone has to wear clothes with holes. But Marvin and his third grade class didn't expect a surprise visitor the president of the United States. For grades 2-4. 1999. Me Tarzan RC 51547 by Betsy Byars read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette Dorothy surprises herself and everyone else when she tries out for Tarzan in the class play. An amazing jungle yell comes out of her and it gets louder every time. During each rehearsal more and more animals gather. Then the circus comes to town. For grades 2-4. 2000. Mean, Mean Maureen Green RC 50293 by Judy Cox read by Grace Ragsdale 1 cassette When Lilley begins third grade, she is horrified to learn that bully Maureen Green is on her bus route. Lilley's new friend, Adam, tells her to stop being a wimp. Either she must stand up to Maureen or learn to ride her bike to school. For grades 2-4. 1999. The Million Dollar Kick RC 54365 by Dan Gutman read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Whisper Nelson hates soccer, but she has won a slogan contest that now requires her to kick a goal past a star player in front of the whole town. The prize is a million dollars. Self-styled computer nerd Jesse and Whisper's mentor come to her aid. For grades 5-8. 2001. Miss Nelson Is Back RC 54288 by Harry Allard read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette When their teacher, Miss Nelson, has to go away for a week, the students in room 207 plan to really act up. Sequel to Miss Nelson Is Missing! (RC 54287). For grades K-3. 1982. Miss Nelson Is Missing! RC 54287 by Harry Allard read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette The kids in room 207 giggle, throw spitballs, and are rude to their good-natured teacher, Miss Nelson. When she disappears, the worst-behaved kids in school face a mean substitute, Miss Viola Swamp. For grades K-3. 1977. No More Dead Dogs RC 53822 by Gordon Korman read by John Polk 1 cassette Eighth-grade football hero Wallace Wallace is given detention for telling the absolute truth even when it hurts his English teacher's feelings. Sentenced to attend school play rehearsals, he becomes involved in spite of himself and makes some creative changes. For grades 5-8. 2000. Nobody Knew What to Do: A Story about Bullying RC 53157 by Becky Ray McCain read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When some bullies keep picking on Ray at school, Ray's classmate takes on the responsibility for stopping the action. He tells a trusted teacher what is happening to Ray and the adults get involved. For grades K-3. 2001. Planning the Impossible RC 53394 by Mavis Jukes read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette In this companion to Expecting the Unexpected (RC 49204), California sixth-grader River is concerned about her sex education class, her mother's pregnancy, and the nasty flirt who tries to break up budding friendships. For grades 6-9. 1999. Prairie School RC 52740 by Avi read by Norma Lana 1 cassette When Aunt Dora, a schoolteacher, comes to visit Noah's family in 1880, nine-year-old Noah feels no need to read or write. But Aunt Dora changes his mind by expanding his world while he pushes her wheelchair across the prairie. For grades 2-4. 2001. The Recess Queen RC 54344 by Alexis O'Neill read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Mean Jean is the biggest bully on the school playground until new girl Katie Sue arrives and challenges Jean's status as recess queen. For grades K-3. 2002. Rotten Ralph Helps Out RC 53937 by Jack Gantos read by Carolyn Hecker 1 cassette Sarah's cat, Rotten Ralph, causes problems when Sarah asks him to help her create a school project based on Ancient Egypt. In the end, he has a great idea. Beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2001. Seven Times Nine Equals Trouble! RC 55284 by Claudia Mills read by John Polk 1 cassette Third-grader Wilson has three weeks to pass all twelve times-table tests and worries he'll never do it. Holding the class hamster, Squiggles, calms Wilson down, and his parents help him practice multiplication at home, but it's Kipper, his brother in kindergarten, who helps in a special way. For grades 2-4. 2002. The Year of Miss Agnes RC 51865 by Kirkpatrick Hill read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Ten-year-old Athapascan Indian Frederika relates the story of a special teacher who comes to her Alaskan village in 1948. Miss Agnes makes education interesting for everyone in the one-room schoolhouse, including Fred's twelve-year-old deaf sister, Bokko, who learns sign language for the first time. For grades 3-6. 2000. Braille A Fine, Fine School BR 14025 by Sharon Creech 1 volume When a principal loves his school so much that he wants the children to attend classes every day of the year, his students decide to show him that free time is a good thing too. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001. Horrible Harry at Halloween BR 13295 by Suzy Kline 1 volume Miss Mackle's third-grade class is excited about Halloween and what costumes they will wear. They remember all of Harry's scary costumes since kindergarten and wonder what he will be this year. But Harry keeps his secret and surprises everyone. For grades 2-4. 2000. It's Not Easy Being Bad BR 13368 by Cynthia Voigt 2 volumes From the first day of seventh grade, Mikey and her best friend, Margalo, feel like "nobodies" in junior high. Then Mikey comes up with a plan to be popular. Sequel to Bad, Badder, Baddest (BR 11620). For grades 4-7. 2000. The Kid in the Red Jacket BR 13648 by Barbara Park 1 volume (Reissue) 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. To make matters worse, his first-grade neighbor, Molly, decides to make him her best friend. For grades 4-7. 1987. Loser BR 14367 by Jerry Spinelli 1 volume Even though his classmates from first grade through middle school consider Donald Zinkoff to be strange and a loser, his exuberant good nature keeps him going, through field day disasters and clumsy accidents. Best of all, his family loves and supports him. For grades 4-7. 2002. Love That Dog BR 14137 by Sharon Creech 1 volume Jack doesn't want to write poetry for his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, because girls do it, not boys. As the school year progresses, he begins enjoying famous poems read in class and even surprises himself by writing his own. For grades 4-7. 2001. The Misfits BR 14087 by James Howe 2 volumes Skeezie, Addie, Joe, and Bobby, who don't fit into their middle school's cliques, create a third party for the student council elections. They call it "The No-Name Party" to represent all the students who have ever been ridiculed. For grades 6-9. 2001. Miss Nelson Has a Field Day BR 13723 by Harry Allard 1 volume The notorious Miss Swamp, the meanest substitute teacher in the whole world, reappears at the Horace B. Smedley School. This time she wants to shape up the football team and make them win at least one game. For grades K-3. 1985. Sealed with a Kiss: Two of a Kind, Book 20 BR 13874 by Judy Katschke 1 volume When Mary-Kate and Ashley's father cannot take them home from boarding school for winter break, the twins and some other girls spend two weeks stuck in a boys dormitory. It's more fun after Mary-Kate meets fellow basketball enthusiast Colton. For grades 4-7. 2001. Tibili, the Little Boy Who Didn't Want to Go to School BR 14042 by Marie Léonard 1 volume Tibili loves to play outside and becomes sad when his mother says he will start school soon. When he asks his animal friends how to avoid school, Crope, the wise spider, finds a way to change Tibili's mind. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool- grade 2. 2001. Science Fiction Cassettes Alien for Rent RC 52713 by Betsy Duffey read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When a ghostly sign advertising "Alien for Rent" appears on their school bulletin board, third-graders J.P. and Lexie decide to check it out. They realize they've found the alien when it transforms Bruce, the fifth-grade bully, into a baby. For grades 3-6. 1999. Among the Hidden RC 53286 by Margaret Peterson Haddix read by Brian Conn 1 cassette In the future the Population Police ensure that families have only two children. Twelve-year-old Luke is a third son who hides in fear on his family's farm. When he discovers another "shadow" kid next door, the two join forces to try to change the government. For grades 5-8. 1998. Among the Imposters RC 53287 by Margaret Peterson Haddix read by Brian Conn 1 cassette In this sequel to Among the Hidden (RC 53286), twelve-year- old Luke, a forbidden and illegal third child, assumes a new identity as Lee Grant. He leaves the relative safety of the farm for boarding school. There he experiences a confusing environment among Population Police undercover agents. For grades 5-8. 2001. Attack of the Clones: Star Wars, Episode II RC 54480 by Patricia C. Wrede read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette In this sequel to The Phantom Menace (RC 54479), Padmé Amidala is now a senator committed to peace but under attack. Jedi knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker are sent to protect her, and a forbidden love begins. Based on George Lucas's screenplay. For grades 4-7. 2002. Enchantress from the Stars RC 52616 by Sylvia Louise Engdahl read by Corrie James 2 cassettes (Reissue) When young Elana unexpectedly joins the team leaving the spaceship to study the planet Andrecia, she becomes an integral part of an adventure involving three very different civilizations, each one centered on the third planet from the star in its own solar system. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Newbery Honor. 1970. The Forgotten Door RC 52935 by Alexander Key read by Ray DiZefalo 1 cassette When Little Jon falls through a "door" in the universe, he hits his head. Coming to on the planet Earth, he doesn't remember who he is or where is home. His ability to read minds guides him to a friendly family but also targets him for danger. For grades 4-7. 1965. The Green Book RC 52193 by Jill Paton Walsh read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Three motherless children and their father are among the last refugees to escape from the dying planet Earth. After four years, the group settles on a distant planet. Even as they begin a new life, they know they cannot survive on the glassy vegetation. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1982. A Matter of Profit RC 55224 by Hilari Bell read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Sick of the horrors of conquering beings on other planets, Ahvren wants to end his service as a soldier. He can do this and save his sister, Sabri, from an undesirable marriage if he can discover who is behind a rumored plot to assassinate the emperor. For grades 6-9. 2001. My Teacher Is an Alien: Collector's Edition RC 52152 by Bruce Coville read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Contains the complete text of four books, including My Teacher Is an Alien, in which Susan catches her substitute teacher peeling off his face and realizes he's not human. Also My Teacher Fried My Brains, My Teacher Glows in the Dark, and My Teacher Flunked the Planet. For grades 3-6. 1992. The Phantom Menace: Star Wars, Episode I RC 54479 by Patricia C. Wrede read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Jedi knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi are responsible for Queen Amidala's safety. Their mission takes them to Tatooine, where they meet the young slave Anakin Skywalker, who dreams of becoming a Jedi knight. Based on George Lucas's screenplay. For grades 4-7. 1999. Things Not Seen RC 54713 by Andrew Clements read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes When fifteen-year-old Bobby wakes up and can't see his body, his relationship with the physical world and with his parents changes. He confides his invisibility situation to a new friend, Alicia, blinded two years before, and they try to figure out what happened to him. For grades 6-9. 2002. Trapped between the Lash and the Gun: A Boy's Journey RC 52829 by Arvella Whitmore read by John Polk 1 cassette To get money for the Cobras, a street gang he has joined, twelve-year-old Jordan steals his grandpa's heirloom watch. But when he winds the watch, he travels back through time to join his ancestors who were slaves on a plantation. For grades 5-8. 1999. Braille The Boxes BR 13480 by William Sleator 1 volume Mysterious Uncle Marco gives fifteen-year-old orphan Annie two peculiar boxes and warns her not to open them. But curiosity overcomes her, and she peers into one unleashing creatures who communicate with her telepathically. Then she wonders, "What is in the second?" For grades 5-8. 1998. Deceptions: Star Wars; Jedi Apprentice, Special Edition BR 13588 by Jude Watson 1 volume Obi-Wan, a Jedi Knight, takes Anakin Skywalker as his apprentice. Secrets from Obi-Wan's past endanger both of them, and they must fight deception. For grades 4-7. 2001. Marco's Millions BR 13907 by William Sleator 1 volume In this prequel to The Boxes (BR 13480), twelve-year-old Marco and his eleven-year-old psychic sister Lilly discover another world of strange creatures under their basement. Marco journeys to their universe and learns to enter other dimensions. But the cost is high. For grades 5-8. 2001. Short Stories Cassettes Being Dead: Stories RC 54189 by Vivian Vande Velde read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette Seven supernatural tales that have something to do with death. In the title piece, a newsboy in New York City in 1930 is killed by a heavy man jumping from a skyscraper. But the boy has some unfinished business to take care of before he departs from this earth. For grades 6-9. 2001. The Jar of Fools: Eight Hanukkah Stories from Chelm RC 51581 by Eric A. Kimmel read by Gary Roan 1 cassette A story for each night of Hanukkah about Chelm, a town where the people are either foolish or strangely wise, depending on which version of the title piece "The Jar of Fools" one believes. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2000. A Long Way from Chicago: A Novel in Stories RC 50305 by Richard Peck read by Gary Roan 1 cassette 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. Sports Stories RC 51857 selected by Alan Durant read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Twenty-one short sports stories, including extracts from some notable works such as National Velvet and Tom Brown's School Days. The stories feature soccer, tennis, basketball, hockey, go-cart racing, and other popular pastimes. Authors include Walter Dean Myers, Julius Lester, Matt Christopher, and Thomas J. Dygard. For grades 5-8. 2000. A Treasury of Pirate Stories RC 50863 compiled by Tony Bradman read by Russ Weinstein 1 cassette Thirteen stories about pirates by authors such as Ruth Ainsworth, Colin McNaughton, Pat Hutchins, Joan Aiken, Tony Robinson, Geoffrey Hayes, Emily Arnold McCully, Sara Conkey, and Margaret Mahy. Includes selections from Barrie's Peter Pan, Ransome's Swallows and Amazons, and Stevenson's Treasure Island. For grades 3-6.1999. You Read to Me and I'll Read to You: Twentieth-Century Stories to Share RC 53369 selected by Janet Schulman read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette A "sampler of many different types of stories written during the last seven decades of the twentieth century." Includes such authors as William Steig, Judith Viorst, Dr. Seuss, Louis Sachar, Judi Barrett, Jon Scieszka, Tomi Ungerer, and Daniel Manus Pinkwater. For grades 2-4. 2001. Braille Sports Stories You'll Have a Ball With BR 14337 1 volume Seven short stories selected from Reading Rainbow episodes that deal with kids and sports. For grades K-3. 2001. Tomorrowland: Ten Stories about the Future BR 13288 compiled by Michael Cart 1 volume In honor of the new millennium these ten short stories by noted authors describe visions of past and future times. In James Cross Giblin's "Night of the Plague," a young monk in the year 1000 ponders the night sky and the end of the world. For grades 6-9. 1999. Sports Cassettes The Boxer RC 51930 by Kathleen Karr read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette New York City, 1880s. Fifteen-year-old Johnny Woods learns how to box professionally in prison while serving time for an illegal match. After his release, Johnny continues to box in order to support his mother and five younger siblings. For grades 6-9. 2000. Extra Innings RC 55254 by Robert Newton Peck read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette When sixteen-year-old Tate's leg is destroyed and most of his family killed in a private plane crash, he lives with his wealthy great-grandfather, who has an adopted African American daughter, Vidalia. Tate finds solace in her tales about her depression-era childhood traveling with a baseball team. For grades 6-9. 2001. Frog Face and the Three Boys: The Black Belt Series, Book 1 RC 55292 by Don Trembath read by John Polk 1 cassette Three seventh-graders are sent to the principal's office for different reasons. But Mr. Duncan (Frog Face) has the same solution for all three attend karate class. Shy new student Jeffrey, belligerent Sidney, and fast-mouth Charlie actually begin to like their "punishment." For grades 4-7. 2000. Gold Dust RC 51975 by Chris Lynch read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette When Napoleon arrives in Boston from the island of Dominica, twelve-year-old Richard befriends the new student. He hopes Napoleon will learn to play baseball so the two can become the next Red Sox "Gold Dust Twins." But racial tension shatters the trust between them. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000. Gus and Grandpa at Basketball RC 54883 by Claudia Mills read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Gus enjoys basketball practice, but the noise from the crowd and fast pace of real games bother him, and he doesn't play well. Then his game improves when grandpa gives him some good advice. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2001. The Hockey Sweater RC 51882 by Roch Carrier read by Robert Blumenfeld 1 cassette 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. House of Sports RC 55137 by Marisabina Russo read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes It means a lot for short, twelve-year-old Jim Malone to be on the school basketball team. He resents family obligations that involve his elderly grandmother and interfere with practice sessions. Various triumphs and tragedies on and off the court teach him the value of more than basketball. For grades 5-8. 2002. The Kid Coach RC 52681 by Fred Bowen read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When their baseball coach quits at the beginning of the season, the team decides that Scott could coach and play at the same time. After some disagreements, the teammates pull together and have a winning season. For grades 3-6. 1996. The Million Dollar Shot RC 52393 by Dan Gutman read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Eddie enters a contest sponsored by Finkle Foods and has the chance to win a million dollars if he can sink a foul shot at the National Basketball Association finals. But Mr. Finkle can't afford to let Eddie win. For grades 4-7. 1997. Over the Wall RC 51232 by John H. Ritter read by John Polk 2 cassettes Thirteen-year-old Tyler escapes his gloomy family to spend the summer with relatives in New York City, where he practices for an all-star baseball team. But Tyler's uncontrollable temper holds him back until the coach, a Vietnam vet, starts the boy thinking about violence, war, and tragedy including his family's. For grades 6-9. 2000. Players RC 51979 by Joyce Sweeney read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Naive Corey, captain of his high school basketball team, readily accepts newcomer Noah as a member of the squad. But as bad and illegal events start happening, Corey recognizes that Noah is evil and manipulates everyone. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000. Sports Stories RC 51857 selected by Alan Durant read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Twenty-one short sports stories, including extracts from some notable works such as National Velvet and Tom Brown's School Days. The stories feature soccer, tennis, basketball, hockey, go-cart racing, and other popular pastimes. Authors include Walter Dean Myers, Julius Lester, Matt Christopher, and Thomas J. Dygard. For grades 5-8. 2000. Wheel Wizards RC 53573 by Matt Christopher read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Before the car accident, twelve-year-old Seth dreamed of being a basketball star. Angry and unhappy now that he is in a wheelchair, Seth perks up when he is introduced to wheelchair basketball. For grades 4-7. 2000. Winners Take All RC 52814 by Fred Bowen read by John Polk 1 cassette Center fielder Kyle faces a moral dilemma when he cheats to win a championship baseball game. He takes the advice of his grandmother, an avid fan, and admits his fault. Later he wins another shot at the title for his coed team. For grades 4-7. 2000. Winning RC 52347 by C.S. Adler read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Average eighth-grade student Vicky discovers that she is good at tennis a game she loves. Ignored by her mother and older brother, she makes the team but alienates her only friend, Reggie. And her new partner wants her to cheat. For grades 6-9. 1999. Braille The Kid Coach BR 13567 by Fred Bowen 1 volume When their baseball coach quits at the beginning of the season, the team decides that Scott could coach and play at the same time. After some disagreements, the teammates pull together and have a winning season. For grades 3-6. 1996. Sports Stories You'll Have a Ball With BR 14337 1 volume Seven short stories selected from Reading Rainbow episodes that deal with kids and sports. For grades K-3. 2001. Winners Take All BR 13710 by Fred Bowen 1 volume Center fielder Kyle faces a moral dilemma when he cheats to win a championship baseball game. He takes the advice of his grandmother, an avid fan, and admits his fault. Later he wins another shot at the title for his coed team. For grades 4-7. 2000. Westerns Cassettes The Gentleman Outlaw and Me Eli: A Story of the Old West RC 54079 by Mary Downing Hahn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette In the late 1800s twelve-year-old Eliza Yates and her dog, Caesar, head west toward Colorado to locate her missing father. After disguising herself as a boy to travel more safely, she teams up with teenage Calvin Featherbone, who calls himself "The Gentleman Outlaw." For grades 5-8. 1996. Horse Sense: The Story of Will Sasse, His Horse Star, and the Outlaw Jesse James RC 55129 by Jan Neubert Schultz read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Minnesota, 1876. Fourteen-year-old Will Sasse and his father join the posse to find Jesse and Frank James, after they rob the local bank and steal Will's mare, Star. Will's goal is to raise pleasure horses, and so he needs Star back. For grades 5-8. 2001. Stick and Whittle RC 51872 by Sid Hite read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Texas, 1872. Melvin "Stick" Fitchett, a Civil War veteran, runs into sixteen-year-old Melvin "Whittle" Smyte on the lonesome prairie. The two become partners while Stick searches for his long-lost sweetheart, Evelyn. When they find out that she has been kidnapped, they ride to the rescue. For grades 6-9. 2000. Tucket's Home RC 51419 by Gary Paulsen read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Francis, Lottie, and Billy carry along the Spanish treasure of gold and silver found in Tucket's Gold (RC 49864) as they survive a series of hair-raising adventures while heading west. Francis never doubts that he will find his family again. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2000. Wagons Westward: The Old Trail to Santa Fe RC 54083 by Armstrong Sperry read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes In 1846, fifteen-year-old Jonathan Starbuck leaves the security of Independence, Missouri, on horseback seeking the adventure and freedom of the trail. Inspired by a guide, Pierre Leroux, Jonathan heads west with gambler Black Jack Bannock's wagon train. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1936. Braille The Devil in Ol' Rosie BR 14376 by Louise Moeri 1 volume Oregon, 1907. When the horses run off this time, it is up to twelve-year-old "Wart" to round them up. Alone in the mountains, he suffers from cold, a lame horse, and a stalking cougar but he doesn't want to let his father down. Some strong language. For grades 5-8. 2001. Moccasin Trail BR 13807 by Eloise Jarvis McGraw 2 volumes 1844, Oregon territory. Missouri farmboy Jim Keath ran away nine years earlier and lived for six of those years as a Crow Indian. Now, learning that his siblings are journeying west to take up land, Jim joins them on the dangerous trek. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Newbery Honor. 1952. Stick and Whittle BR 13490 by Sid Hite 1 volume Texas, 1872. Melvin "Stick" Fitchett, a Civil War veteran, runs into sixteen-year-old Melvin "Whittle" Smyte on the lonesome prairie. The two become partners while Stick searches for his long-lost sweetheart, Evelyn. When they find out that she has been kidnapped, they ride to the rescue. For grades 6-9. "2000. Tucket's Home BR 13403 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume Francis, Lottie, and Billy carry along the Spanish treasure of gold and silver found in Tucket's Gold (BR 13123) as they survive a series of hair-raising adventures while heading west. Francis never doubts that he will find his family again. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2000.