Braille Book Review, Vol. 63, No. 6, Nov.-Dec. 1994 Braille Book Review November-December 1994 Volume 63, Number 6 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped _Braille Book Review_ is published bimonthly and distributed free to blind and physically handicapped individuals who participate in the Library of Congress free reading program. It lists braille magazines and books available through a network of cooperating libraries. The braille edition also lists recorded books, giving abbreviated annotations. News about library services is featured in both editions. The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles recently added to the national collection, which contains thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and self-help guides. These books will continue to be available from your cooperating library and will be listed again in _Braille Books 1993-1994._ To learn more about the wide range of books in the national collection, readers may order catalogs and subject bibliographies from cooperating libraries. Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer requests for special materials. To order books, contact your local cooperating library. Correspondence regarding editorial matters should be sent to: Publications and Media Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542 Library of Congress, Washington 1994 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 53-31800 ISSN 0006-873X Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Nonfiction Fiction Books for Children Nonfiction Fiction Handcopied Braille--Other Agencies Braille Magazines _In Brief_ Newsstand The following announcement may be of interest to readers. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reserves the right to publish announcements selectively, as space permits. Items mentioned, however, are not part of the NLS program, and their listing does not imply endorsement. _The Jewish Braille Review_. This review is a compendium of articles on Jewish culture, current events, and literature culled from an array of literary publications. It is published ten times per year in braille and free of charge. For more information, contact Cantor Mindy J. Fliegelman, The Jewish Braille Institute of America, 110 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016, (212) 889-2525 or 800-433-1531. _Books for Adults_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. _Note:_ For the information of the reader, a notice may appear immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurence, as in "some strong language." _Nonfiction_ All about Ham Radio BR 9265 by Harry Helms 3 volumes Helms argues that the elimination of the Morse code requirement for amateur radio licensees should encourage more people to take up his hobby of ham radio. After dispelling the mythical deterrents such as equipment costs, complex tests, and operating difficulty, Helms discusses the pleasures, the new lingo, the regulations, and the technology involved in speaking with other ham operators around the world. 1992. The Tragedy of Macbeth BR 9269 by William Shakespeare 2 volumes An early seventeenth-century play. Three witches stir a prophetic brew as they await the return of the Scottish army. The victorious general Macbeth, spurred on by his ambitious wife, murders Duncan, the king, while he is a guest in Macbeth's castle. Once Macbeth sets himself upon this path, he must clear further obstacles. Eventually the desire for power, coupled with mistrust, fear, and anger, leads to one violent act after another. 1959. A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance; Portrait of an Age BR 9274 by William Manchester 3 volumes The author first outlines the period made chaotic by the waning authority of the Catholic Church, made turbulent by Martin Luther, made beautiful by Michelangelo, but, most importantly, made aware by Ferdinand Magellan. According to Manchester, it was Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe, when he proved the rotundity of a rotating earth, that shattered myths and ushered in a new age. 1992. The Fifties BR 9337 by David Halberstam 8 volumes As the 1950s were the first decade immortalized by television, the author uses the images that appeared on home screens to support his perception that events made the decade far more rebellious than the benign period often portrayed. Challenging the myth of the "innocent" generation, Halberstam examines political, economic, and social highlights of the era, citing familiar experiences and famous people from Marilyn Monroe to Joseph McCarthy. Bestseller 1993. International Yearbook of Library Service for Blind and Physically Handicapped Individuals: Volume 1, 1993 BR 9347 by Friends of Libraries for Blind and Physically Handicapped Individuals in North America, Inc. 2 volumes Volume one of journal designed to "heighten awareness of library services for blind and physically handicapped individuals worldwide" discusses aspects of services in various countries. Includes reports on technology and a chronology of international services. 1993. Den of Lions: Memoirs of Seven Years BR 9360 by Terry A. Anderson 3 volumes Former correspondent's account of 2,454 days held hostage by Hezbollah, an Islamic terrorist organization. Anderson, aided by his then-fianc‚e Madeleine Bassil, chronicles the ordeal from the day he was mistaken for a spy and captured in Beirut, Lebanon, until the day he was released. He describes his own physical and mental abuse as well as the conditions of his fellow hostages. Some strong language. 1993. Will It Hurt the Baby?: The Safe Use of Medications during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding BR 9369 by Richard S. Abrams 4 volumes Discussion of generic medications includes common brand names, possible maternal side effects or problems if used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and alternatives to each medication, if known. Abrams also examines possible environmental or occupational dangers during pregnancy and discusses the impact of a variety of medical problems (such as diabetes or cancer) on pregnancy. 1990. Now I See BR 9370 by Charley Boswell and Curt Anders 2 volumes Boswell tells the story of his life, beginning with being blinded in 1944 and abandoning his hopes for a baseball career. After painful readjustment, he went on to become a successful businessman, father of three children, and National Blind Golf Champion. Boswell's account is based on his conviction that "lives frustrated by physical misfortune can be turned into new directions by new interests." 1969. Turmoil and Triumph: My Years as Secretary of State BR 9392 by George P. Shultz 15 volumes Memoirs of a secretary of state under President Reagan. Shultz presents his viewpoint on United States foreign policy, with emphasis on the American-Soviet relationship. And he paints an insider's picture of the White House, the president, and dealings with world leaders and other administration officials, most pointedly with the Central Intelligence Agency, with whom he was often at odds. Bestseller 1993. Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities: A Primer for Advocates BR 9402 by Eileen L. Ordover and Kathleen B. Boundy 2 volumes An attorney and a co-director of the Center for Law and Education detail the rights that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ensure for people with disabilities. They explain the Individualized Education Program, mainstreaming, educational evaluations, dispute resolution, and other factors. 1991. The Hidden Life of Dogs BR 9410 by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas 1 volume Thomas has observed and chronicled the lives of a group of eleven dogs in her household. She began the project while caring for Misha for friends. Following the ever-escaping husky on his remarkably wide-ranging jaunts, Thomas finally concluded that Misha's quests were undertaken solely to meet other dogs. The following years of hierarchy and love affairs within the dog group confirm her belief that what dogs want are each other. Bestseller 1993. The Best Cat Ever BR 9432 by Cleveland Amory 2 volumes Polar Bear is the New York cat known from _The Cat Who Came for Christmas (BR 7225)_ and _The Cat and the Curmudgeon (BR 8269)_, and writer and animal rights activist Amory is his proud owner. In this final tribute to Polar Bear, Amory mixes reminiscences about his own youth with the bittersweet story of the end of his beloved cat's life after their fourteen years as roommates. Amory has since adopted kitten Tiger Bear. Bestseller 1993. _Fiction_ Sotah BR 9278 by Naomi Ragen 4 volumes Dina Reich, sixteen, lives with her family in the _haredi_ community of Jerusalem where Jews strictly follow the law. Accordingly, Dina's husband is chosen for her. Although happy at first, Dina soon longs for something more. An encounter with a married man disgraces her, and she is forced to leave her husband and child and flee to America. Working in a wealthy Jewish household she comes to terms with her heritage. Some descriptions of sex. 1992. Sign of Misfortune BR 9294 by Vasil Bykov 3 volumes English translation of Byelorussian novelist's depiction of life under Stalin's regime and the Nazi occupation forces during World War II. Stepanida and Petroc, an elderly peasant couple, endure years of physical hardship and degradation, yet they somehow escape the moral corruption that surrounds them. Bykov also portrays scenes from village life and the countryside in this 1986 winner of the Lenin Prize. 1990. God in Concord BR 9297 by Jane Langton 3 volumes When a developer sets his sights on the hallowed banks of Walden Pond and Concord's elderly inhabitants begin to die at an unusual pace, retired detective Homer Kelly goes back to work. Soon the environmentalists, town planners, an owner of souvenir shops, and a pilgrim in search of an authentic Thoreau experience are at odds. Meanwhile, Kelly sorts through the people and their politics for an acceptable solution to a deadly problem. Some strong language. 1992. The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony BR 9298 by Roberto Calasso 3 volumes "But how did it all begin?" This novel, originally published in Italian, explores early creation myths and the interactions of humans and gods. Calasso begins with time in ancient Greece, before the gods were born, and ends with the wedding feast for Cadmus and Harmony, the final celebration attended by mortals and gods and the birth of a human world without heroes. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1988. The Crown and the Crucible: The Russians, Volume 1 BR 9334 by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella 4 volumes Change comes to Russia, and Anna Burenin is forced to leave her loving family and go to work in the palace in St. Petersburg. With her she takes the family Bible and her faith--which will be sorely tested as she, Princess Katrina, and her brother Prince Sergei watch their beloved country being torn by war. War also separates Anna and Sergei. Prequel to _A House Divided (BR 9335)_. 1991. Bless the Child BR 9338 by Cathy Cash Spellman 5 volumes Three years ago, Jenna, Maggie O'Connor's drug-addicted daughter, surfaced just long enough to dump her baby daughter, Cody, with Maggie. Now Jenna and her husband have come to claim the little girl. Concerned about the environment into which Cody is taken, Maggie finds herself risking everything to protect Cody from the satanic cult that wants to claim her. Violence and strong language. 1993. The Gossamer Cord BR 9340 by Philippa Carr 3 volumes Violetta Denver narrates this tale of her twin sister Dorabella's marriage to Dermot Tregarland and its consequences. Dorabella has always been impulsive, so it was not unusual for her to marry Dermot after a whirlwind courtship. Violetta soon discovers that Dermot hides some secrets, including a previous marriage and the fact that his wife drowned. Then Dorabella disappears, and Dermot commits suicide. Prequel to _We'll Meet Again (BR 9341)_. 1992. We'll Meet Again BR 9341 by Philippa Carr 2 volumes Dorabella Tregarland and Violetta Denver, twins, live on neighboring estates in Cornwall. World War II is beginning, and Violetta's fianc‚ Jowan has joined the army. As Violetta awaits Jowan's return, she and Dorabella, who devotes most of her time to her fatherless son, turn their mansions into convalescent homes, with the help of a British captain. Then they find themselves involved in kidnapping and treason. Sequel to _The Gossamer Cord (BR 9340)_. 1993. The Vast Memory of Love BR 9350 by Malcolm Bosse 4 volumes In eighteenth-century London, after he is unjustly dismissed by the Earl of Sandwich, Ned Carleton burns his hand trying to rescue a woman from a fire. When no one will hire him, he is forced to turn to robbery. Planning to quit once he blackmails his former employer, Ned is thrown in prison instead. His only hope is novelist Henry Fielding, who has taken an interest in him and his sweetheart. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1992. King of the Corner BR 9357 by Loren D. Estleman 2 volumes Conclusion of the Detroit trilogy, following _Whiskey River (BR 8823)_ and _Motown (BR 8824)_. Seven years after Doc Miller, a six-foot-five relief pitcher for the Tigers, was locked up for hosting a party where a guest overdosed, Doc's out and in need of a job. Reluctantly he accepts an offer from Maynard Ance, a bail bondsman, and is plunged into a series of fast-moving events. Strong language and violence. 1992. Defend and Betray BR 9362 by Anne Perry 4 volumes London 1857. At a dinner party, Thaddeus Carlyon fell over a stair bannister, landing on a suit of armor. But it wasn't the fall that killed him--someone stabbed him after he fell. His wife Alexandra claims responsibility, but Carlyon's sister Edith does not believe her, and calls upon her friend Hester Latterly for help. Hester enlists Inspector William Monk and barrister Oliver Rathbone, who uncover shocking circumstances during the trial. 1992. The Black Sea BR 9363 by Richard Setlowe 4 volumes American Maggi Chancellor is on board a Russian ship off the coast of Singapore when it is hijacked and hidden in a jungle river. Claiming responsibility is the fanatical Malayan Tengku Haji Azhar, who wants to exchange hostages for arms. As Maggi works as an interpreter, trying to calm the passengers, Tengku sends another severed head to Singapore every day to reinforce his demands. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1991. Indigo; or, Mapping the Waters BR 9364 by Marina Warner 3 volumes Miranda Everard expects to be the heiress to her grandfather's legacy, dating to the British conquest of the Caribbean island of Enfant-B‚ate. But then he remarries and has a daughter, Xanthe. The girls grow up as sisters, cared for by Serafine, their Caribbean nurse, who constantly tells them stories of their heritage. But when the girls go back to Enfant-B‚ate, their troubles begin! Strong language. 1992. Relative Sins BR 9366 by Cynthia Victor 4 volumes Because Kailey Davids had polio as a child and limps, she never believed a man would marry her. So she jumps at the chance to marry Cameron Hawkes, in spite of her parents' warnings. Now she is paying the price of her hasty marriage. She flees Cameron, and she believes her baby daughter is dead. But the child is alive, and over the next twenty-five years seeks to be reunited with her mother. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Falling Free BR 9367 by Lois McMaster Bujold 2 volumes Leo Graf, a highly skilled welding engineer, has come to Cay Project, an orbital habitat, to teach the inhabitants welding. When Graf arrives, he discovers there are only 400 downsiders--average people--living there. The other 1,000 are quaddies--children with two sets of arms and no legs. Graf is concerned about their lack of knowledge of the outside world. And rightly so. For soon two quaddies attempt to escape to that world. Some strong language. 1988. The Past Leads a Life of Its Own BR 9371 by Wayne Fields 2 volumes Collection of short stories in which the author, through the eyes of young Lonnie, recalls bits and pieces of his own childhood. Lonnie, who lives on a farm with his parents, grandfather, and uncle, grows up quickly in post-World War II America. He learns to cope with poverty and death, and discovers the meaning of work, pride, strength, and respect. As he grows up, he comes to realize that there is a world beyond his family. Some strong language. 1992. Red Sky at Morning BR 9373 by Richard Bradford 2 volumes A boy of seventeen accompanies his mother to their summer home in New Mexico while his father is serving in World War II. He describes their life in the remote mountain village and the comic escapades that occur. Through it all runs the strain of holding the family together. For high school and older readers. 1968. Hank and Chloe BR 9379 by Jo-Ann Mapson 3 volumes After a childhood of foster homes and then the death of her older alcoholic lover, thirty-three-year-old Chloe Morgan works two jobs and lives in a rustic shack in order to pursue her passion for horses. Used only to the company of her dog, her elderly horse, and some aging cowboys, Chloe is unsure if there is room in her life for the professor who has become attached to her. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Good Night, Mr. Holmes BR 9382 by Carole Nelson Douglas 3 volumes Nell Huxleigh, a parson's daughter, relates this tale of Irene Adler--opera singer and detective. Miss Adler, who has the uncanny ability to outsmart even Sherlock Holmes, became a detective in the early days of her operatic career. Her sleuthing results in encounters with Victorian personages such as Charles Lewis Tiffany, Oscar Wilde, and Anton Dvor k, and with the mysterious Godfrey Norton, who aids her in her search for a skein of diamonds. 1990. And the Angels Sing: Stories BR 9383 by Kate Wilhelm 2 volumes A dozen stories focusing on people coming to terms with their fate in life. In "The Look Alike," a woman imagines seeing a double of her stillborn child. "Forever Yours, Anna" tells of a graphologist who falls in love with a woman because of her handwriting. In "The Great Doors of Silence," a woman recalls the abuse she suffered as a child, and "The Day of the Sharks" depicts a couple's idyllic Florida vacation that becomes a nightmare. Some strong language. 1992. The Bean Trees BR 9389 by Barbara Kingsolver 2 volumes Taylor Greer, a poor but plucky Kentucky girl with a sharp tongue, a soft heart, and a strong spirit, sets out to find a new life in the West. While having her flighty 1955 Volkswagen repaired in the Oklahoma flatlands, she finds an abused Indian child in the front seat of the car. Taylor becomes the child's guardian, settles in Tuscon, and meets friends who help her cope with her new responsibilities. Some strong language. 1988. Streets of Laredo BR 9394 by Larry McMurtry 5 volumes Sequel to Pulitzer Prize-winning _Lonesome Dove (BR 6198)_. Years have passed and Captain Call, hired by the railroad, heads for the desert to track down Joey Garza, a young train robber. When the trail leads to Mexico, Garza's protective mother Maria and his blind sister Teresa have a profound effect on Call. Loyalty also sends Lorena Parker in search of her husband, Call's partner Pea Eye. Some strong language and violence. Bestseller 1993. The Good Earth BR 9400 by Pearl S. Buck 3 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by a winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Describes the rise of Wang Lung, a poor Chinese peasant. The story begins with his wedding day, as he ponders his good fortune that now he will have a woman to take over the chore of lighting a fire to heat the water for his bath. With the help and patience of his new wife, O-lan, Wang Lung becomes a rich landowner. For high school and older readers. 1931. Three Classics by American Women: _The Awakening_, _Ethan Frome_, _O Pioneers!_ BR 9404 by Kate and others Chopin 3 volumes These novels were first published around the turn of the century. _The Awakening_ is the story of a woman's growing awareness of her love for a man who is not her husband. _Ethan Frome_ is a tale of retribution about a couple whose lives change when the wife's cousin joins their household. _O Pioneers_ portrays the struggles of immigrants. 1990. I Heard the Owl Call My Name BR 9406 by Margaret Craven 1 volume With only two years to live, a young minister is sent by his bishop into the wilds of British Columbia to a parish called Kingcome. There, among struggling Indians, Mark Brian learns enough of the meaning of life not to fear death. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1973. Adam's Fall BR 9428 by Sandra Brown 2 volumes Lilah Mason would do almost anything for her sister Elizabeth. But what Elizabeth is asking her to do now is impossible. Lilah cannot stand Adam Cavanaugh, her sister's boss. Although Adam has a serious spinal cord injury, Lilah, an excellent physical therapist, refuses to help him. But Elizabeth convinces her to try, and when Lilah arrives in Hawaii to work with Adam, the sparks fly! Some strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1988. Blackwood BR 9433 by B.J. Peverley 2 volumes Blackwood sets off in search of the outlaws who gunned down his parents and raped his sister. During his methodical journey from town to town he meets up with a wagon full of prostitutes heading for California. Blackwood offers his services as a guide through Indian country, and together they encounter warriors, revenge, and sudden death. Some strong language. 1989. The Wine-Dark Sea BR 9435 by Patrick O'Brian 3 volumes Set during the Napoleonic Wars, this installment of the Captain Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin saga finds the pair aboard the HMS _Surprise_, bound for South America. Smooth sailing it is not, for they endure natural disasters, such as an underwater volcanic eruption and a severe squall, and several violent episodes involving other vessels, including the _Franklin_, an American ship mastered by a Frenchman. Some strong language. 1993. _Books for Children_ The following books were recently produced for the NLS program. To order books, contact your braille-lending library. Nonfiction Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons BR 8981 by Joseph Bruchac and Jonathan London 1 volume Many Native American people relate the seasons of the year to the thirteen cycles of the moon. Some regard a turtle's back, with its pattern of thirteen large scales, as a sort of calendar. This book includes thirteen moon legends in poetry from thirteen different Native American tribes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992. Talking Walls BR 8987 by Margy Burns Knight 1 volume The author explores the similarities and differences among diverse cultures through the presentation of walls the world over. Included are the Great Wall of China, the Lascaux cave (France), the Western Wall (Jerusalem), the Muslim world's Ka'aba walls, the walls of Great Zimbabwe, the Taos pueblo (New Mexico), the Berlin Wall, Nelson Mandela's prison walls, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6 and and older readers. 1992. El Chino BR 8988 by Allen Say 1 volume Bong Way Wong, a Chinese-American whom everyone called Billy, grew up in Arizona. While his brothers and sisters aspired to be doctors, teachers, and engineers, Wong wanted to be a great athlete. At first he loved basketball, but he wasn't allowed to play in college because he was too short. While vacationing in Spain, Wong fell in love with bullfighting, and he became the first Chinese matador. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1990. Why the Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale BR 8992 retold by Mary-Joan Gerson 1 volume Long, long ago, people did not have to grow crops in the fields or hunt in the forests for food. The sky was so close and bountiful that one simply reached up and took a piece of the sky to eat. And the sky tasted like delicious fruits, meats, and vegetables. But the people grew wasteful and greedy, and the sky grew angry and sternly warned the Oba that the waste must cease at once. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1974. Egg Story BR 8997 by Anca Hariton 1 volume The farm awakens at the rooster's "cock-a-doodle-doo!" The gray hen cackles; she has just laid a seamless white egg. The story follows the egg for the next twenty-one days, through its incubation under the hen's body to the newborn chick's first lesson on pecking for food. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1992. Zoomrimes: Poems about Things That Go BR 9431 by Sylvia Cassedy 1 volume Twenty-six poems about objects that move, each representing a different letter of the alphabet. There are feet that are free--"no need to drop lots of coins in a slot"--and a unicycle ridden by a unicorn in a uniform. For grades 3-6. 1993. Gaylord Nelson: A Day for the Earth BR 9440 by Jeffrey Shulman and Teresa Rogers 1 volume Gaylord Nelson devoted his career to speaking out about the need to preserve natural resources, the dangers of pollution, and the plight of endangered species. As a U.S. senator he promoted the idea of a national day to teach people about the environment--an Earth Day. The first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, may have been the largest demonstration in U.S. history. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. Jane Goodall: Living with the Chimps BR 9445 by Julie Fromer 1 volume Jane Goodall knows the world of the chimpanzee better than anyone; for more than thirty years she has lived with the wild chimps of Africa. Born in London in 1934, Goodall loved to observe animals even as a young child. In 1957 she traveled to East Africa and began working for Louis and Mary Leakey, prominent anthropologists. In 1960 Goodall began her now well-known landmark study of chimp lives. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992. Operation Siberian Crane: The Story behind the International Effort to Save an Amazing Bird BR 9453 by Judi Friedman 1 volume Chronicles the efforts of the International Crane Foundation (ICF) to save the endangered Siberian crane. The ICF was established by two Americans, Ron Sauey and George Archibald, in 1972. With the help of scientists from the Soviet Union and the support of environmentalists from other nations, the work of the ICF has made an impact. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992. _Fiction_ Trouble with Trolls BR 8979 by Jan Brett 1 volume Treva tells of the day she had trouble with trolls. It is an early spring day when Treva decides to take Tuffi, her dog, to the other side of Mount Baldy for a visit with her cousin. They plan to climb up the mountain and ski down the other side. Little do they know that five dog-loving trolls await them, but feisty, clever Treva will outwit them all. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1992. Dreamcatcher BR 8983 by Audrey Osofsky 1 volume The Ojibway Indians of the northern Midwest believe in the special power of dreams. While good dreams are a source of knowledge, bad dreams forebode harm and ill will. In this lyrical story, big sister weaves baby a dream net for protection against bad dreams, as baby sleeps and the village community goes about its daily activities. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1992. The Day of Ahmed's Secret BR 8985 by Florence Parry Heide and Judith Heide Gilliland 1 volume Ahmed, a young Egyptian, describes the city of Cairo as he goes about his daily work. The crowded streets are noisy with all kinds of sounds woven together. Ahmed steers his donkey-drawn cart through the narrow streets as he delivers fuel to his customers. He eats near a wall 1,000 years old. At sundown, he returns home to share a special surprise with his family. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 to share with older readers. 1990. The Girl Who Loved Caterpillars: A Twelfth-Century Tale from Japan BR 8986 retold by Jean Merrill 1 volume Retelling of a Japanese tale (the ending has been lost). Izumi, the pretty daughter of a provincial inspector in the emperor's court, refuses to conform to standards of beauty and decorum. Preoccupied with "the original nature of things," Izumi loves caterpillars. She enjoys the company of peasant boys who supply her with caterpillars but attracts the attention of a nobleman. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1992. The Ballad of Belle Dorcas BR 8993 by William H. Hooks 1 volume Belle Dorcas was a pretty, free-issue girl (the offspring of a slave and her master) whose mother hoped that she would marry a free-issue man. But Belle was in love with Joshua, a prized slave, and it was Joshua whom she married. They lived as happily as slaves could live until the old master died and the new master decided to send Joshua to the auction block. So Belle went to a conjure woman for help. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1990. The Fortune-Tellers BR 8995 by Lloyd Alexander 1 volume Cameroon, West Africa. A young carpenter, tired of long labor and little pay, seeks out a fortune-teller to learn what his future holds. The cagey old prophet promises him a bright future--well, maybe. "Rich you will surely be...[if] you earn large sums of money," and a long, happy life will be his if it is not cut short by an early demise. The carpenter's life takes a surprising and humorous turn. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1992. Silver BR 9376 by Norma Fox Mazer 2 volumes Finding friends in a new junior high school was going to be hard for Sarabeth Silver, who lived on the wrong side of the tracks. Then, by slightly twisting the truth, Sarabeth becomes acquainted with rich, sophisticated Grant Varrow, the one girl she really wants to know. Sarabeth quickly falls into Grant's circle of friends. Only one, Patty, remains distant. Then she tells Sarabeth that she is being sexually abused. For grades 6-9. 1988. Charlotte's Web BR 9405 by E.B. White 1 volume A little girl who can talk to animals is devoted to both Wilbur, the foolishly smug pig, and Charlotte, the beautiful gray spider who saves Wilbur's life. For grades 3-6. 1952. Fox Outfoxed BR 9413 by James Marshall 1 volume In these three short stories, Fox attempts to win a race dishonestly, gives away all of his comic books, and enjoys Halloween trick-or-treating with his friends. Easy reading for grades 2-4. 1992. Catwings Return BR 9414 by Ursula K. Le Guin 1 volume In this sequel to _Catwings (BR 7881)_, two of the winged cats, James and Harriet, decide to visit their mother. They fly back to the city, but she is gone and the neighborhood is being demolished for renewal. They find, instead, a lost, hungry, scared winged kitten, whom they entice out of hiding. For grades 2-4. 1989. Wanted...Mud Blossom BR 9419 by Betsy Byars 1 volume When Junior discovers that the school's hamster, entrusted to his care, has disappeared, he jumps to a conclusion: Pap's dog, Mud, is a murderer. Mud seeks refuge under the porch and awaits his trial. Meanwhile, Mad Mary seems to be missing, and Vern and Michael appear to know more about it than they will admit. And Ralphie persists in his pursuit of Maggie. Companion to _A Blossom Promise (BR 8697)_. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1991. Ramona Quimby, Age Eight BR 9427 by Beverly Cleary 1 volume As Ramona enters third grade, her father returns to college to become an art teacher. Having a working mother and a student father is tough on the family, but the Quimbys stick together through good times and bad. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1981. Handcopied Braille--Other Agencies The following books have been hand transcribed for the library indicated with each entry and are available from that library for circulation throughout the country. Please write or call directly to the library indicated. LLB Lutheran Library for the Blind 1133 South Kirkwood Road St. Louis, MO 63122 314-965-9000, 800-433-3954 Adult Fiction Dark River Legacy by B.J. Hoff 4 volumes When Gwynevere Leigh, mystery writer, returns to her hometown, she finds herself snared in a mystery more terrifying than any in her books: a vicious battle between the power of God and the forces of evil. Sequoia Scout by Brock and Bodie Thoene 4 volumes Will Reed has never shied from danger, but few American have attempted the overland trail to the High Sierras. Will must deal with threats from nature, from local Indians, and from oppressive rule in newly independent Mexico. Thank You, Good-Bye: Margo Mysteries, Volume 7 by Jerry B. Jenkins 3 volumes Shannon Perry comes asking for protection. Six people of her acquaintance have been murdered. In each victim's hand was a "thank you" note. Margo and Philip try to find some answers. Braille Magazines The following is a list of braille magazines in the Library of Congress program. Readers may obtain free personal subscriptions to these magazines. For information on the availability of specific magazines, consult the library that sends you braille materials. Asimov's Science Fiction (monthly plus mid-December) Better Homes and Gardens (monthly) Boys' Life (for children and teens, monthly) Braille Book Review (bimonthly) Braille Chess Magazine (British quarterly) Braille Journal of Physiotherapy (British monthly) Braille Music Magazine (British monthly) Braille Variety News (monthly) Children's Digest (for children, 8 issues) Consumers' Research (monthly) Cooking Light (bimonthly plus Christmas) Fortune (biweekly plus specials) Inside Sports (monthly) Jack and Jill (for children, 8 issues) Journal of Rehabilitation (quarterly) Ladies' Home Journal (monthly) Madam (British monthly) The Musical Mainstream (quarterly) National Geographic (monthly) New Beacon (British monthly) The New York Times Large Type Weekly (weekly) News (NLS quarterly) Parenting (monthly except January and July) PC/Computing (monthly) Playboy, selections (monthly) Poetry (monthly) Popular Communications (monthly) Popular Mechanics (monthly) Popular Music Lead Sheets (3 per year) Progress (British monthly) Science News (weekly) Seventeen (for teens, monthly) Update (NLS quarterly) The Washington Post Book World (weekly) The following sports schedules are also available: American Baseball League Schedule National Baseball League Schedule National Basketball Association Schedule National Football League Schedule National Hockey League Schedule ***11/3/94 (gft)***