Young Adults This list is primarily for middle school and junior high readers. The catalogs Braille Books and Cassette Books also contain lists of books for young adults, from which this list is selected, as well as other books suitable for high school and older readers. More mature young adults should use these catalogs as well as For Younger Readers to take full advantage of the wealth of material available. Nonfiction Cassettes Aretha Franklin: Lady Soul RC 44493 by Leslie Gourse read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Life story of the legendary gospel, blues, and soul singer. Gourse discusses Franklin's struggles--being an unwed teenage mother, enduring two troubled marriages, and suffering legal and tax problems--as well as her triumphs: sixteen Grammy awards, seventeen top-ten records, and national acclaim for her powerful singing. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Attention Deficit Disorder RC 46827 by Wendy Moragne read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Case histories and interviews illustrate this former teacher's description of attention deficit disorder. She discusses the impact this condition has on young people and on those around them and outlines treatment options. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Between Two Fires: Black Soldiers in the Civil War RC 43131 by Joyce Hansen read by Jake Williams 1 cassette History of the 180,000 black men, many from the South, who joined the United States Colored Troops. The formation of the unit gave the men a chance to prove themselves worthy of emancipation and was a blow against slavery. Despite fighting two enemies, namely the Confederate army and racial prejudice in the Union army, the soldiers earned a record of distinction. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: One Hundred One Stories of Life, Love, and Learning RC 44853 by Jack Canfield and others read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Following in the tradition of Chicken Soup for the Soul (RC 39870), the authors collected stories, poems, and anecdotes relating to the teenage years. Topics include relationships, friendship, love, family, as well as "tough stuff" that teens can browse through and return to again and again. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 1997. Cold War: The American Crusade against World Communism 1945-1991 RC 44092 by James A. Warren read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Chronicles America's worldwide struggle against communism from 1945 through 1991. Explores the ideologies, goals, and policies of the United States and the Soviet Union and traces the global effects of the long conflict between the superpowers. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Computers and Society RC 46620 edited by Paul A. Winters read by Michael Consoli 2 cassettes Discusses issues that society in the 1990s faces due to the prevalence of computers. Presents views on censorship, access, privacy, and education. Includes a bibliography and a list of organizations involved in technology. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Coping with Asthma RC 40933 by Carolyn Simpson read by Miriam Wagner 1 cassette Provides information to young adults who have asthma and to family members.t causes and triggers it, how to treat it, and how to live with it. The information is presented from the point of view that asthma can be effectively managed and that it affects the whole family. Lists resource organizations and books for further reading. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Exploring Careers in Cyberspace RC 47162 by Michael Fulton read by John Rayburn 1 cassette Describes types of jobs available such as programmers, writers, producers, designers, and sales representatives. Explains what skills are needed and how to obtain these through education, internships, and experimenting. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Finding the Lost Cities RC 46956 by Rebecca Stefoff read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Describes twelve lost cities on five continents in the order of their rediscovery in modern times: Petra, Nineveh, Hattusha, Cop n, Chaco Canyon, Angkor, Troy, Zimbabwe, Knossos, Gournia, Machu Picchu, and Ur. Provides the history of each site, biographical sketches of the finders and archaeologists who worked there, and theories about why the city disappeared. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Future of the Internet RC 46540 edited by Charles P. Cozic read by John Richardson 2 cassettes Essays expressing various perspectives on the Internet and its implications for the future. Selections discuss the Internet relative to education, commerce, privacy, and other key areas. Views on the global network range from the optimistic to the highly critical. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Genetic Engineering: Progress or Peril? RC 45743 by Linda Tagliaferro read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette Explores the science and technology of genetic research and its practical applications for medicine and agriculture. Discusses transgenic engineering of plants and animals, patenting of new life-forms, and issues of ethics and regulatory controls. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Great Careers for People Concerned about the Environment RC 46512 by Lesley Grant read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles careers in environmental protection and related fields, including engineering, science, enforcement, law, and health. Describes a typical day in the lives of workers and the educational requirements of each profession. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Great Careers for People Fascinated by Government and the Law RC 46257 by Anne Marie Males read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Discusses careers available in government and law, including police officer, law librarian, forensic technician, and foreign service officer. Describes day-to-day activities, training needed, and related fields. Includes sample application letters and interview tips. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Communications Technology RC 46256 by Julie Czerneda and Victoria Vincent read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Discusses careers available in the field of communication including mapmaker, Internet marketer, systems analyst, microwave dish installer, and teacher. Describes typical workdays, duties involved, getting started in the field, and writing a resum‚. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Food RC 45579 by Helen Mason read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in the food industry, including restauranteur, food wholesaler, baker, chef, and milk inspector. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in the Past RC 45590 by Victoria Vincent read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in fields that deal with the past, including museum coordinator, petroleum geologist, comic store manager, history professor, and antique dealer. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Travel and Tourism RC 45566 by Donna Sharon and Jo Anne Sommers read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles ten careers in the field of travel and tourism, including festival organizer, meeting and convention planner, travel agent, guest services manager, and travel writer. Describes a typical workday in each occupation and offers advice on how to plan for and enter these lines of work. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Who Want to Be Entrepreneurs RC 46550 by Jim Lang read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Profiles of individuals who have become successful entrepreneurs include a hot air balloonist, a jewelry designer, tree nursery owners, and a ceiling cleaning franchiser. Suggested activities and tips on entrepreneurship are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Helen Keller: Humanitarian RC 46249 by Lois P. Nicholson read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness. Covers her birth in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry Lewis. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. How Do Astronauts Scratch an Itch? An Imponderables Book RC 46618 by David Feldman read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Collection of questions and answers exploring "the mysteries of everyday life." Experts in wide-ranging fields comment on topics such as why lizards don't sunburn, why onions make you cry, why potato chips are curved, and the purpose of the small buttons atop baseball caps. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. How Rude! The Teenagers' Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out RC 46516 by Alex J. Packer read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Advice on dealing with various social situations. Discusses Internet courtesy and handling special situations such as funerals and religious rites, family and school expectations, and other scenarios. Question-and-answer segments and charts summarize the counsel. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. In the Huddle with--Steve Young RC 46226 by Matt Christopher read by John Polk 1 cassette In this biography of Steve Young, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, the author emphasizes that the athlete had to struggle throughout his career to be number one. Through hard work and determination, Young eventually became the starting quarterback while earning a law degree in the off season. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Information Superhighway RC 45390 by Martin and Kathlyn Gay read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Provides an overview of the services of the Internet. Introduces issues of government control, trade and business, education, and privacy. Also discusses electronic mail, listservs, and personal communication. Problems such as piracy, copyright infringement, and obscenity on the Internet are presented briefly. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Latino Voices RC 46930 edited by Frances R. Aparicio read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Hispanic Americans express their feelings about home, family, religion, work, and their identity in poems, short biographical pieces, and selections from novels. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Learn to Earn: A Beginner's Guide to the Basics of Investing and Business RC 44064 by Peter Lynch and John Rothchild read by Lou Harpenau 2 casols have forgotten to teach one of the most important courses of all--investing--the authors offer a guide for first-time investors, young or old. Explains the value of investing early in life, how to pick a company, how to read stock pages and balance sheets, and how to make a profit. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1995. Leon's Story RC 45810 by Leon Walter Tillage read by Chuck Young 1 cassette An autobiographical account of an African American sharecropper's son growing up in rural North Carolina during the 1940s and 1950s. Tillage recalls the racial cruelties he experienced--the worst was seeing his father run down by a white youth. Finally he tells how the freedom marches affirmed his identity. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Leukemia RC 43710 by Dorothy Schainman Siegel and David E. Newton read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Answers basic questions about leukemia, a form of cancer that disrupts the normal production of blood cells in the body. Discusses types of leukemia, causes, diagnosis, and treatments. Tells the personal stories of some leukemia patients and offers advice on living with the disease. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Our Fascinating Earth RC 44786 by Philip and Nancy R. Seff read by Marilyn Gleason 3 cassettes A collection of almost 180 articles presenting unusual scientific facts and information on natural wonders. Each of the nine chapters covers a variety of topics such as wolves, scorpions, the Kohinoor diamond, the pyramids, dinosaurs, rivers, carnivorous plants, hurricanes, even garlic. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. People Power: A Look at Nonviolent Action and Defense RC 43777 by Susan Neiburg Terkel read by Brian Conn 1 cassette A primer on "the power of people to fight or resist attack without using violence." Discusses ethical and practical reasons for choosing nonviolence and assesses its effectiveness for achieving economic, political, or social ends. Recommends guidelines for action. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Popularity Has Its Ups and Downs RC 46608 by Meg F. Schneider read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Explains the meaning of popularity and suggests ways to cope with this issue in school and social situations. Discusses the concept of self-confidence and how to achieve it. The author also stresses the value of true friendship and the importance of learning to deal with rejection and change. For junior and senior high readers. 1991. Ray Charles: Voice of Soul RC 46564 by David Ritz read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Reading between the Bones: The Pioneers of Dinosaur Paleontology RC 45783 by Susan Clinton read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Profiles eight pioneers in the study of dinosaurs and explains how scientific knowledge is cumulative. Clinton notes that dinosaurs were unknown until 1824 when Georges Cuvier identified the first dinosaur bone, describing it as belonging to a whale-sized lizard. Now three hundred kinds of dinosaurs are known to vertebrate paleontologists. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Saddam Hussein: Absolute Ruler of Iraq RC 40910 by Rebecca Stefoff read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Begins with Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, then recounts Hussein's early life of abandonment, poverty, and abuse. Continues by interweaving Hussein's life story with the history of Iraq and concludes with an account of Desert Storm. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Slow Dance Heart Break Blues RC 44043 by Arnold Adoff read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Free-form poetry that evokes the passions, loneliness, and anxiety of adolescence. The themes touch on young love, body image, drug use, and other elements of the teenage experience. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Straight Talk about Cults RC 40952 by Kay Marie Porterfield read by Gregory Ricks 1 cassette A counselor explains the three distinctive characteristics of cults: a living, charismatic leader who claims to have ultimate wisdom, an authoritarian power structure, and rigid boundaries. She discusses the history of cults and explains who joins cults, how members are recruited, what it's like to be in a cult, and how to get out of one. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Student's Guide to Doing Research on the Internet RC 44039 by Dave and Mary Campbell read by John Richardson 2 cassettes The first part of this handbook gives instruction on various Internet tools, such as FTP, Gopher, and the World Wide Web. In the second part, each chapter is devoted to Internet sites that address major areas of study, such as the humanities, education, science, geography, history, literature, and medicine. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Teenager's Guide to the Real World RC 46205 by Marshall Brain read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes The author encourages teens to find an enjoyable career. He explains why peer pressure declines after high school graduation. Combines motivational messages with no-nonsense advice, such as "money really matters" and "adults rule the world," and mentions basic "facts of life." For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Visionaries RC 40966 by Bill Mosher read by Dick Jenkins 2 cassettes A companion to the public television series, the book presents the context for the acts of love documented in the film. The author explores the magic that occurs when one human helps another, and shows inspirational heroes worthy of media recognition. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations on and off the Court RC 45188 by John Wooden and Steve Jamison read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Championship UCLA basketball coach John Wooden outlines his "philosophy of achievement, success, and excellence" for sports and for life. Offers guiding principles on topics such as families,s. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Braille American Islam: Growing Up Muslim in America BR 11063 by Richard Wormser 1 volume The author provides an overview of Islam--its origins, history, and practice in America. Includes comments from young Muslims who discuss how they keep their faith amidst a more permissive American society. The author also examines the Nation of Islam, its prominent leaders, and its growth within the African American community. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Attention Deficit Disorder BR 11882 by Wendy Moragne 1 volume Case histories and interviews illustrate this former teacher's description of attention deficit disorder. She discusses the impact this condition has on young people and on those around them and outlines treatment options. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Baseball at War: World War II and the Fall of the Color Line BR 11404 by Thomas Gilbert 1 volume A history of the sport of baseball from 1940 through 1948. Includes personalities such as Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams and such events as the desegregation of the sport. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Beauty Lab: How Science Is Changing the Way We Look BR 11362 by Mildred Leinweber Dawson 1 volume The author describes how the human body works and how to take care of it. Discusses how good health combined with the results of medical and cosmetic research can help maintain the natural beauty of teeth, hair, and skin. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Blowing on the Changes: The Art of the Jazz Horn Players BR 11876 by Leslie Gourse 2 volumes Discusses the development of jazz from the 1900s to the 1990s. Gourse relates the story of Louis "Pops" Armstrong's rise to fame and his influence on the world of jazz. She also covers many other well-known horn players, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, and Wynton Marsalis. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Clueless in the Kitchen: A Cookbook for Teens BR 11857 by Evelyn Raab 2 volumes Two hundred recipes based on the principle that cooking from scratch is cheaper, healthier, and tastier. Includes dishes for breakfast through dinner, desserts, snacks, and vegetarian specialties. Contains tips on stocking the pantry, shopping for fresh ingredients, food preparation and storage, and kitchen appliance maintenance. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Cold War: The American Crusade against World Communism, 1945-1991 BR 11311 by James A. Warren 2 volumes Chronicles the cold war--America's global struggle against communism from 1945 to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Portrays the military, diplomatic, economic, and scientific dimensions of the rivalry between the superpowers. Explains the issues and events of the era. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Dizzy Gillespie and the Birth of Bebop BR 11074 by Leslie Gourse 1 volume Life of the jazz trumpeter who pioneered a progressive style of jazz known as bebop in the 1940s and 1950s. The author discusses how Gillespie, along with such musicians as Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk, introduced to jazz more complex harmonies, adventurous improvisation, and quicker tempos. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Earth-Shattering Poems BR 11661 edited by Liz Rosenberg 1 volume An international selection of more than forty poets presented in chronological order. Includes Sappho of ancient Greece, Charles Baudelaire of France, Pablo Neruda of Chile, and J.E. Wei of Taiwan. The editor chose poems that "shook" her. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Frederick Douglass: In His Own Words BR 10947 edited by Milton Meltzer 2 volumes Sixty-six speeches and editorials by the renowned nineteenth-century abolitionist. Douglass holds forth on such topic, the condition of free blacks, the history of the slave trade, and the theory of racial inferiority. Includes profiles of ten of Douglass's contemporaries. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Great Careers for People Concerned about the Environment BR 11784 by Lesley Grant 1 volume Profiles careers in environmental protection and related fields, including engineering, science, enforcement, law, and health. Describes a typical day in the lives of workers and the educational requirements of each profession. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Great Careers for People Fascinated by Government and the Law BR 11843 by Anne Marie Males 1 volume Discusses careers available in government and law, including police officer, law librarian, forensic technician, and foreign service officer. Describes day-to-day activities, training needed, and related fields. Includes sample application letters and interview tips. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Communications Technology BR 11842 by Julie Czerneda and Victoria Vincent 1 volume Discusses careers available in the field of communication including mapmaker, Internet marketer, systems analyst, microwave dish installer, and teacher. Describes typical workdays, duties involved, getting started in the field, and writing a resum‚. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Who Want to Be Entrepreneurs BR 11786 by Jim Lang 1 volume Profiles of individuals who have become successful entrepreneurs, including a hot air balloonist, a jewelry designer, tree nursery owners, and a ceiling cleaning franchiser. Suggested activities and tips on entrepreneurship are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Helen Keller: Humanitarian BR 11732 by Lois P. Nicholson 1 volume Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness. Covers her birth in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry Lewis. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Hit Me with Music: How to Start, Manage, Record, and Perform with Your Own Rock Band BR 10833 by Stephanie Powell 1 volume Handbook on organizing and managing one's own rock music group. Powell offers both creative and technical tips on all phases of the music business: using public address systems, mixing live music, utilizing recording studios, promoting a band, negotiating contracts, and avoiding the perils of the business. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. How to Get a Job If You're a Teenager BR 11987 by Cindy Pervola and Debby Hobgood 1 volume Tips on job hunting address deciding what type of job to apply for, completing applications, preosing what to wear), and interview being itself. What to expect on the first day and the proper way to quit a job are also discussed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. I Am the Darker Brother: An Anthology of Modern Poems by African Americans BR 11710 edited by Arnold Adoff 1 volume Anthology of poems by African Americans expressing their views on heritage and race. As originally published in 1968, it included the work of thirty poets such as Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Richard Wright. This second edition adds works by nineteen other poets, among them Rita Dove, Nikki Giovanni, and Maya Angelou. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. In the Huddle with--Steve Young BR 11355 by Matt Christopher 1 volume In this biography of Steve Young, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, the author emphasizes that the athlete had to struggle throughout his career to be number one. Through hard work and determination, Young eventually became the starting quarterback while earning a law degree in the off season. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Information Superhighway BR 11371 by Marin and Kathlyn Gay 1 volume Provides an overview of the services of the Internet. Introduces issues of government control, trade and business, education, and privacy. Also discusses electronic mail, listservs, and personal communication. Problems such as piracy, copyright infringement, and obscenity on the Internet are presented briefly. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Leon's Story BR 11493 by Leon Walter Tillage 1 volume An autobiographical account of an African American sharecropper's son growing up in rural North Carolina during the 1940s and 1950s. Tillage recalls the racial cruelties he experienced--the worst was seeing his father run down by a white youth. He then tells how the freedom marches affirmed his identity. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Life and Times of Fidel Castro BR 11752 by Esther Selsdon 1 volume Provides a brief overview of the Cuban leader from his birth in 1926 until the mid-1980s. Focuses on his role as political revolutionary. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Life and Times of Mother Teresa BR 11753 by Tanya Rice 1 volume Biography of the nun who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Covers her childhood in Albania, her decision at eighteen to become a missionary nun, and her work in India. Obeying an "inner command" to serve the poor, she founded a new order, the Missionaries of Charity. Discusses the growth of her work and her worldwide contributions. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Linus Pauling and the Chemistry of Life BR 11799 by Tom Hager 1 volume Describes the career and personal life of the chemist who won both the 1954 Nobel Prize in chemistry and the 1962 Nobel Peace Prize. The prolific researcher also taught, wrote influential college textbooks, and protested nuclear testing. He died at the age of ninety-three in 1994. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Our Fascinating Earth BR 11315 by Philip and Nancy R. Seff 3 volumes A collection of almost 180 articles presenting unusual scientific facts and information on natural wonders. Each of the nine chapters covers a variety of topics such as wolves, scorpions, the Kohinoor diamond, the pyramids, dinosaurs, rivers, carnivorous plants, hurricanes, even garlic. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Privacy: Individual Right v. Social Needs BR 10948 by Ted Gottfried 1 volume Explores the legal and ethical foundations of a person's right to privacy. Examines the conflicts that occur between personal privacy and the public's right to know relative to the news media, law enforcement, and computers. Presents arguments on both sides of the debate. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Ray Charles: Voice of Soul BR 11750 by David Ritz 1 volume Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as his triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Reading between the Bones: The Pioneers of Dinosaur Paleontology BR 11477 by Susan Clinton 1 volume Profiles eight pioneers in the study of dinosaurs and explains how scientific knowledge is cumulative. Clinton notes that dinosaurs were unknown until 1824, when Georges Cuvier identified the first dinosaur bone, describing it as belonging to a whale-sized lizard. Now three hundred kinds of dinosaurs are known to vertebrate paleontologists. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle and Other Modern Verse BR 10940 compiled by Stephen Dunning and others 1 volume More than one hundred poems on a variety of topics. Includes "How to Eat a Poem" by Eve Merriam; "Dreams" by Langston Hughes; "Lost" by Carl Sandburg; "Sonic Boom" by John Updike; "A Patch of Old Snow" by Robert Frost; and "in Just-" by e.e. cummings. For junior and senior high readers. 1966. Supercomputers: Shaping the Future BR 10939 by Charlene W. Billings 1 volume Billings details the workings of the world's fastest and most powerful computers. She explores the wide-ranging uses of supercomputers in such areas as weather, medicine, and agricultural research; industry and design; virtual reality; superconductors; and the modeling of new materials. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Working in Music BR 11369 by Barbara Lee 1 volume Profiles of twelve people in musical careers: a jazz drummer, a classical pianist, a violin maker, a composer, an arts administrator, a music teacher, a recording engineer, a folk musician, a music retailer, a child-life specialist, a disc jockey, and a vocalist. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Fiction Cassettes After the War RC 45683 by Carol Matas read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette The sole survivor of her Jewish family, fifteen-year-old Ruth is liberated from Buchenwald at the end of World War II. Finding that her Polish home has been taken over by others, Ruth joins a band of refugees intent on emigrating to Palestine. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. American Eyes: New Asian Short Stories for Young Adults RC 43701 edited by Lori M. Carlson read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Ten short stories that address aspects of the Asian American experience and touch upon such themes as alienation, cultural identity, and generational differences. In "Blonde" an Asian American girl yearns to be blonde like her Barbie doll. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. April Morning RC 43072 by Howard Fast read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette (Reissue) Fictional account of the Revolutionary War battles of Lexington and Concord, related by fifteen-year-old Adam Cooper. After his father is shot down by the British, Adam joins the colonial militia at Lexington in its ambush of British regulars. For junior and senior high readers. 1961. Between a Rock and a Hard Place RC 42881 by Alden R. Carter read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette A few years ago Mark's brother and a friend took the same canoe trip that Mark's father and uncle completed long ago. Now Mark and his cousin Randy are going, and they are both unhappy with the idea. But as the trip turns nightmarish, the two boys find strength in their new friendship. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Both Sides of Time RC 46220 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Annie wants romance from her boyfriend, Sean, but he's only interested in cars. While visiting his apartment at the crumbling Stratton mansion, Annie wanders through the building, sad that it is to be demolished. Suddenly, she is pulled back a century to 1895 and meets Strat, young heir to the mansion. The period is romantic but not kind to women or immigrant groups, and a murder threatens Annie and her new friends. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Boys from St. Petri RC 43112 by Bjarne Reuter read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Lars Balstrup is coming of age in his German-occupied Denmark village in 1942. He longs to join his older brother's secret club, the St. Petri Group, which engages in petty acts of resistance against the Nazis. As the defiance grows more serious, however, the St. Petri boys find their lives in jeopardy. For junior and senior high readers. Batchelder Award. 1994. The Cockatrice Boys RC 45350 by Joan Aiken read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette Large, evil monsters destroy most of England, forcing humans to live underground. The Cockatrice Boys--a brave group of volunteers who command an armored train--rush to bring food to Manchester and determine to end the occupation. Dakin, a drummer boy, and his cousin Sauna, who can see the future, play important roles in the fight. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Danger Zone RC 47185 by David Klass read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Jim Doyle from Minnesota is selected to be in an international junior basketball tournament in Itaammates shun him because of his racial identity and social inexperience. But in Rome, when the team encounters discrimination and death threats, Jim proves his loyalty. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Dirty War RC 43577 by Charles H. Slaughter read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette During the Argentine military coup of the late 1970s, two boys spend their days scheming to earn tips from yanqui tourists. When their friends and families become targets of the new regime, the boys are drawn into a stark world of political persecution and torture. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Far North RC 45784 by Will Hobbs read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette A plane goes down in the Canadian wilderness, stranding two fifteen-year-old boys and an Indian elder. Before he dies, the elder teaches the boys survival skills that may sustain them in their struggle against hunger, predators, and the severe northern winter. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Flyers RC 46678 by Daniel Hayes read by John Polk 2 cassettes Best friends Gabe and Bo are making a science fiction film, Green Guy Gets Therapy, as a summer project. While filming, Gabe and his friends notice strange events, especially at a neighbor's supposedly empty house. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. For Mike RC 46962 by Shelley Sykes read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Jeff's best friend Mike has been missing for almost three weeks when Jeff begins to have a disturbing dream. A disheveled Mike tells Jeff to get another friend, Kirby, and come find him. Afraid to tell even Kirby, Jeff tries to decide what it means. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Free Fall RC 46250 by Joyce Sweeney read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Four teenage boys sneak away from home to explore a deep cave. They become lost and soon realize that their survival depends on controlling their fears and pulling together. In a last ditch effort to escape, one boy risks a perilous underwater swim to safety. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Geis of the Gargoyle RC 43783 by Piers Anthony read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes In this fantasy saga, Gary Gar must find a spell powerful enough to preserve the purity of the Swan Knee River, which flows into Xanth. The Good Magician Humfrey dispatches Gary to tutor an unruly girl whose magic can locate the fabled philtre and restore the river to a pristine state. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Genuine Half-Moon Kid RC 45870 by Michael Williams read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Jay Watson, a South African teenager, was deserted by his grandfather ten years ago. When the older man dies, Jay journeys with nine-year-old Levi Bam and a few other friends to find the wooden box that contains Jay's inheritance. Along the way, the group meets an odd assortment of the dead man's acquaintances. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Gold Unicorn RC 40922 by Tanith Lee read by June Carter 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Tanaquil is taken captive by the conquering army of Empress Veriam, who turns out to be her half sister, Lizra. Lizra has constructed a huge, mechanical, gold-plated unicorn as a symbol of her power, but only Tanaquil's talents can make it work. And Tanaquil finds the unicorn is much more than a machine of war. Sequel to Black Unicorn (RC 37074). For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials, Book 1 RC 44343 by Philip Pullman read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes A tale set in Victorian England on an alternate Earth. Young Lyra Belacqua and her daemon enjoy an idyllic life among the scholars at Jordan College. Then her friend Roger and other children are abducted by the Gobblers. Venturing north in pursuit, Lyra encounters an alien and sinister world. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The House across the Cove RC 43285 by Barbara Hall read by June Carter 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Tyler Crane is spending a troubled summer alone at the lake following his father's suicide. When Tyler becomes curious about the empty house across the water, he and his new girlfriend, Abby, investigate and stumble upon a criminal plot that puts both of their lives in jeopardy. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. How Far Would You Have Gotten If I Hadn't Called You Back? RC 43171 by Valerie Hobbs read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Sixteen-year-old Bron Lewis's life turns upside down when her family moves to a small California town. She eventually makes friends, but they prove to be the wrong kind. And when gentle Will Harding comes along, Bron has trouble accepting his earnestness. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. I Love You, I Hate You, Get Lost RC 45753 by Ellen Conford read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Seven humorous stories reflecting the ups and downs of life as a teenager. In the title story, Dana has to take her little brother, Zach, on a romantic cruise with her boyfriend. In "Body Wave," a teen getting a permanent rambles on and on to her hairdresser about how she ended up with the date she has for a major dance. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. In the Middle of the Night RC 42721 by Robert Cormier read by John Lescault 1 cassette Twenty-five years ago, young John Paul was an usher in the old Globe Theater. During a show for orphans, the balcony collapsed, killing and injuring children. John Paul was questioned about the incident and has been receiving harassing phone calls ever since. He has tried to shield his family, but now his sixteen-year-old son, Denny, is targeted by one of the survivors. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Ironman RC 42246 by Chris Crutcher read by John Lescault 2 cassettes After Bo Brewster's anger at the coach gets him thrown off the high school football team, he begins training in earnest for a triathalon. Another run-in wit anger management class. Surprised at enjoying the group, Bo begins learning truths about his troubled relationship with his father, and by triathalon time the group members have become his training team. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Keeping the Good Light RC 43061 by Katherine Kirkpatrick read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Stepping Stones Lighthouse, Long Island Sound, 1903. Eliza Brown, sixteen, is bored with living in a lighthouse and longs for friends and adventure. When tragedy strikes her family, Eliza's life begins to change and her maturity is tested. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Last Warrior RC 46572 by Suzanne Pierson Ellison read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette When his Apache band surrenders to the army, fourteen-year-old Solito is placed in a Florida school and adopted by a kindly Quaker couple. After killing an intruder in defense of his new family, Solito returns to Arizona to discover his identity and clear his name. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Legend of Tarik RC 44203 by Walter Dean Myers read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette As a young boy, Tarik first saw his mother and a brother killed and then a few days later watched as his father and other brother were slaughtered by an evil warrior known as El Muerte. Tarik vows revenge but knows he will need help. First he must seek a magic sword, a priceless crystal, and a black horse. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1981. Make Lemonade RC 40705 by Virginia Euwer Wolff read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette As a first step toward earning money for college, fourteen-year-old LaVaughn answers an ad for a baby-sitter. Jolly, a seventeen-year-old mother of two who does factory work in the evenings, offers LaVaughn the job. Then Jolly is fired, and LaVaughn learns how to "take hold," as her mother says, of her own plans, of Jolly's situation, and of the children's needs as they all work on lessons in and out of school. For high school and older readers. 1993. The Mammoth Book of Fairy Tales RC 43791 edited by Mike Ashley read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Anthology of fifty-six tales. Includes both classic fairy tales and modern fantasies arranged alphabetically by title. Old favorites like "Beauty and the Beast," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Sleeping Beauty" appear with newer stories by Joan Aiken, Robin McKinley, and Jane Yolen. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre RC 46641 by W.W. Jacobs read by John Horton 2 cassettes Collection of eighteen supernatural tales set in England in the early 1900s. Some stories feature seamen and dockhands from the South Devon Wharf, where Jacobs's father worked. Others reflect ordinary English homes where strange events unfold. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Morning Is a Long Time Coming RC 43661 by Bette Greene read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes (Reissue) En route to Germany in search of the mother's love atty Bergen lingers in Paris and experiences her first love affair. Sequel to Summer of My German Soldier (RC 36625). Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1978. Out of Time RC 46221 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In this sequel to Both Sides of Time (RC 46220), 1990s Annie Lockwood once again travels through time to see the friends she made in 1895. She learns that the young man she loves, Strat, has been institutionalized because of his claim that he had seen Annie. Now she is his only chance for escape. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Peeling the Onion RC 45969 by Wendy Orr read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette After winning a karate championship, seventeen-year-old Anna is hurt in a serious car accident. Before the full extent of her neck and ankle injuries is diagnosed, she endures intense physical pain. Her emotional trauma, from all the changes in her life, is even deeper. Some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. A Place to Hide RC 43384 by Robert Westall read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Eighteen-year-old Lucy King's father tells her she must go into hiding because he is about to blow the whistle on the English government. Dressed in her late mother's posh clothes, Lucy flees, assumes a new identity as an antiques dealer, and waits in terror to hear what will happen to her father. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Podkayne of Mars RC 44627 by Robert A. Heinlein read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Indomitable young Podkayne (Poddy) Fries jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle Tom on a mission to Earth. The only drawback is that she'll have her loathsome little brother along for the trip. But even greater dangers face the niece of a diplomat from Mars who has powerful enemies. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1963. The Prince and the Pilgrim RC 46092 by Mary Stewart read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Prince Alexander is heading to Camelot to seek justice for the murder of his father years before. The beautiful young Alice is just returning from a Holy Quest to Jerusalem with her father. Their meeting forms a crossroad for their lives. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Ramsay Scallop RC 39908 by Frances Temple read by Randy Means 2 cassettes 1299. Fourteen-year-old Elenor waits, reluctantly, for her betrothed, Lord Thomas, to return from his crusade to the Holy Land. Though it is their duty to marry, neither relishes the prospect. Elenor is frightened of marriage; Thomas has been broken by the crusade. Father Gregory sends them on a chaste pilgrimage to Spain. Through their long wandering, Elenor and Thomas come to know themselves and each other. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Rifle RC 42723 by Gary Paulsen read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette In 1768 gunsmith Cornish McManus crafts a "sweet" rifle, the masterpiece of his life's work. The story tracks the gun's ownership including the Revolutionary War period. In 1993 a new owner displays the weapon over his mantel, where it accidentally discharges with tragic consequences. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Rose Daughter RC 46201 by Robin McKinley read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes In this version of Beauty and the Beast, Beauty can make things grow, especially roses. Her talents and gifts help her father and sisters survive bankruptcy, and help her to love the Beast. Ultimately Beauty must decide if she should restore the Beast to his human form. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Roughnecks RC 46690 by Thomas Cochran read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette High school senior Travis Cody feels responsible for his football team's one loss of the season. But he has a chance to redeem himself in the big championship game. On the day of the playoff, Travis finds the confidence to overcome his fears and look forward to the future. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Roverandom RC 47216 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by David Elias 1 cassette A young and foolish dog is turned into a toy after biting a sorcerer. As a plaything, Roverandom is owned by a little boy named Two. After many adventures, Roverandom manages to be turned back into a real dog. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Rumble Fish RC 44103 by S.E. Hinton read by John Lescault 1 cassette (Reissue) Rusty-James, the toughest guy in the junior high crowd, idolizes his older brother, a mean street fighter. But when Rusty-James tries to emulate his brother, trouble erupts. For junior and senior high readers. 1975. The Same Place but Different RC 45414 by Perry Nodelman read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Johnny Nesbit discovers that his baby sister, Andrea, has been kidnapped by the Strangers and replaced with a changeling. Johnny's parents believe that Andrea is autistic now that her behavior has changed, but Johnny knows the truth. Johnny will have to battle many strange creatures to rescue Andrea. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Secret of Sarah Revere RC 40983 by Ann Rinaldi read by Graci Ragsdale 1 cassette Many things happen at once in the life of Sarah, Paul Revere's thirteen-year-old daughter. Her father keeps secrets about his revolutionary activities, but Sarah learns of them through gossip. She is also troubled by Dr. Warren's attention to her stepmother and finds herself feeling jealous. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Send No Blessings RC 40998 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by June Carter 2 cassettes Beth Herndon, fifteen, lives in a trailer with her parents and eight brothers and sisters. Beth longs for a better life than her parents have and hopes her typing ability will be the key to a better future away from West Virginia. But her father wants Beth to quit school when she turns sixteen and to marry twenty-two-year-old Harless. For junior and senior high readers. 1990. Shade's Children RC 46607 by Garth Nix read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes In a future world, four teenagers with different psychic skills form a bond while trying to defeat the gory rule of the Overlords. Encouraged and trained by Shade, their mysterious leader, Drum, Ella, Ninde, and Gold-Eye confront hideous monsters who would rather capture them for their body parts than kill them. Violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Shadow of a Hero RC 43618 by Peter Dickinson read by George Holmes 2 cassettes With the rise of ethnic nationalism in postcommunist Eastern Europe, English-born Letta and her grandfather, Restaur Vax, return to his native Varina, a fictional Balkan state. But officials there fear that Vax, the nation's last democratic leader, might spur Varian nationalism, and his family is plunged into perilous intrigue. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Sharing Sam RC 39994 by Katherine Applegate read by Jeanne Evans 1 cassette Alison, a junior, is fascinated by the new boy at school, Sam Cody. But shortly after they meet, her best friend, Izzy, is diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor. Realizing that Izzy is attracted to Sam, too, Alison decides to put her own budding relationship on hold and convince Sam to devote himself to Izzy during the girl's last few months. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Short Circuits: Thirteen Shocking Stories by Outstanding Writers for Young Adults RC 43261 edited by Donald R. Gallo read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Tales of terror about teenagers caught in precarious situations. In "Ethan Unbound," a boy finds himself locked in the library with a librarian-witch and must summon Dracula and other literary figures to his aid. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. Show Me No Mercy: A Compelling Story of Remarkable Courage RC 39982 by Robert Perske read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Andy and Maggie Banks and their teenage twins, Ben and Beth, are a close-knit family. When a car accident leaves Maggie and Beth dead and Andy paralyzed, an aunt decides that Ben, who has Down's syndrome, must be institutionalized. But feisty Ben is helping Andy recover, and he doesn't mind upsetting expectations at the institute. For junior and senior high readers. 1984. Slot Machine RC 43380 by Chris Lynch read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Elvin, his two best friends, and other incoming male freshmen of a Christian high school spend three weeks at summer camp. The goal is to find an athletic slot for each boy. Unfortunately, as overweight Elvin sarcastically explains in letters to his mother, he's not the athletic type. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Soulfire RC 46491 by Lorri Hewett read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette Teenager Todd Williams's older brother Marcus runs with a gang in their Denver neighborhood. When their cousin Ezekiel tries to stop another cs's gang, both are shot. Hoping to avoid following in his brother's footsteps, Todd learns to rely on himself. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Spite Fences RC 41946 by Trudy Krisher read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Maggie Pugh, thirteen, lives in Kinship, Georgia, where in 1960 there are racially segregated parks, lunch counters, and bathrooms. Maggie is good friends with Zeke, a black man who peddles goods in Kinship. When Zeke is brutally beaten, life changes dramatically for Maggie, who is no stranger to abuse. She uses the camera given her by Zeke to record the truth. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2 RC 45857 by Philip Pullman read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Sequel to The Golden Compass (RC 44343). Lyra and her daemon are joined in Ci'gazze by twelve-year-old Will, who is searching for his long-lost explorer father. Will proves his mettle--losing two fingers in a fight--and now bears the magical Subtle Knife. Lyra and Will assist in each other's quests. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Sydney, Invincible RC 40921 by Colby Rodowsky read by June Carter 1 cassette In this sequel to Sydney, Herself (RC 31872), Sydney dreads having her mother as her history teacher and looks forward to classes with the new writing instructor. Then Sydney is hit with big news. She is to be the editor of the school paper--and her mother, who married Sydney's last writing teacher, is pregnant. Sydney finds support from boyfriend Wally, but he is dealing with his own problems. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Traveling On into the Light and Other Stories RC 40824 by Martha Brooks read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Eleven stories by the author of Paradise Cafe (RC 33408). In the title story, a girl visits her father and the man for whom he left her mother. In "The Kindness of Strangers," an old man befriends a runaway youth who has been betrayed by his mother. The final stories form a trilogy about Sidonie and Kieran, teenagers who have each lost a parent. Some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1994. Tusk and Stone RC 45695 by Malcolm Bosse read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Seventh-century India is a tumultuous place. Arjun, a boy approaching manhood, tells how his caravan is attacked and he avoids death only to find himself sold into the army. He then develops a special bond with Gandiva, the elephant he is trained to handle. As a soldier, Arjun gains fame, but the glory does not last long. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman RC 46671 by Louise Plummer read by Nona Pipes 1 cassette Six-foot-tall Kate has cataracts and wears thick glasses. Her brother's friend is staying with Kate's family for Christmas, and she has always had a crush on him. But he brought along a beautiful college woman. Kate isn't sure she should try to compete for Richard with the new woman, not to mention Kate's flirtatious friend. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter RC 46437 by S.P. Somtow read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When a part-Jewish, part-Lakota boy and a half-mortal, half-vampire girl fall for each other, decisions have to be made--fast. On Halloween, they'll both turn sixteen and Rebecca's father is planning her devivification party to make her a vampire forever. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Walkabout RC 41555 by James Vance Marshall read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette (Reissue) An Aboriginal boy, who is on his ritual walkabout in Australia's remote Northern Territory, encounters a brother and sister from South Carolina who have just survived a plane crash. Although the Aborigine is supposed to complete his walkabout alone, he realizes he must save the children. But when the girl looks at him in fear, he thinks she has seen the spirit of death and that he will soon die. For junior and senior high readers. 1959. Warrior Scarlet RC 43867 by Rosemary Sutcliff read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes (Reissue) A tale set in England during the Bronze Age. A boy aspires to wear the warrior's scarlet, the sign of manhood in his tribe. To do so, he must first slay a wolf. But with a withered spear arm, he faces a formidable challenge. For junior and senior high readers. Violence. 1958. Winners and Losers RC 44782 by Stephen Hoffius read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Daryl, the coach's son, and Curt run track for their high school. During the first meet of the year, Daryl has a brief heart stoppage and collapses, which allows Curt to beat him for the first time. Determined to regain his previous form and his father's attention, Daryl resumes his track career in spite of possibly tragic consequences. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Winter of Fire RC 44571 by Sherryl Jordan read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes On a cold, sunless world, Elsha grows up a child of the Quelled, a race of slaves ruled over by the Chosen. But Elsha has strange visions and a strength of spirit that set her apart from the others, and she becomes the key to the future survival of her people and her planet. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1992. Winter Rose RC 45377 by Patricia A. McKillip read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes When attractive Corbet Lynn arrives to reclaim his family home, villagers recall rumors about his grandfather's murder and a family curse. Two sisters, Laurel and Rois, are captivated by him, but only Rois sees his connection to another world. Then Corbet disappears, and Laurel withers missing him. Rois saves Laurel's life and unlocks mysteries. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Young Art and Old Hector RC 44406 by Neil Gunn read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Eight-year-old Art Macrae is beset by the travails of family life in turn-of-the-century Scotland. As he copes with his overbearing siblings and a school bully, the birth of a brother displaces Art as the family's youngest. Elderly Hector, the village sage, helps Art navigate the shoals of youth. For junior and senior high readers. 1976. Zel RC 45229 by Donna Jo Napoli read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Desperately desiring a child, a barren woman sells her soul for Zel, the infant daughter of neighbors. When the maturing Zel becomes the object of a nobleman's affections, thetower. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Braille Angels Watching Over Me BR 11918 by Lurlene McDaniel 1 volume While her mother is honeymooning in Japan with husband number five, sixteen-year-old Leah is in the hospital undergoing tests. After a frightening diagnosis, she finds comfort in her young Amish roommate, Rebekah; Rebekah's appealing brother Ethan; and a mysterious night nurse. Prequel to Lifted Up by Angels (BR 11919). For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Another Way to Dance BR 10957 by Martha Southgate 1 volume Vicki Harris, fourteen, has been chosen to study at the School of American Ballet for the summer. Her family is concerned that Vicki will have to turn her back on her African American heritage to succeed in the mostly white world of ballet. As the summer progresses, Vicki must deal with her own concerns about race. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Backfield Package BR 11973 by Thomas J. Dygard 1 volume Four football players at Hillcrest High make a pact to stick together and play at the same college as a "backfield package." But only Joe Mitchell, the quarterback, is recruited by a big-name school and must decide whether to keep his promise or explore all the options. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. Beyond Providence BR 10889 by Steven Schnur 2 volumes Twelve-year-old Nathan Burns lives with his family on a struggling Hudson River sheep farm. Life is hard, and his brother Eric and Pa are always fighting. In fact, their fighting drove Mama away. When Eric leaves, too, Nathan's cousin Kitty comes to help out and brings love back into the family. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Blue Star Rapture BR 11820 by James W. Bennett 1 volume T.J.'s friend Tyron is being courted by college basketball agents. Worried that academically poor Tyron will be taken advantage of, T.J. tries to guide him but then begins feeling guilty about his own motives. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Companions of the Night BR 11795 by Vivian Van de Velde 2 volumes Returning to a laundromat at midnight to retrieve her brother's toy, sixteen-year-old Kerry is confronted by three men who are holding a young man named Ethan hostage. When she realizes the captors are determined to prove Ethan is a vampire, Kerry helps him escape. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Danger Zone BR 11954 by David Klass 2 volumes Jim Doyle from Minnesota is selected to be in an international junior basketball tournament in Italy. At the training camp, his teammates shun him because of his racial identity and social inexperience. But in Rome, when the team encounters discrimination and death threats, Jim proves his loyalty. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Don't Scream BR 11684 by Joan Lowery Nixon 1 volume Jess and her friend Lori are thrilled when two new boys enroll in their small-town high school. Mark has moved in next door to Jess, and Lori quickly strikes up a friendship with Scott. What the girls don't realize is that one of the two is a sociopath and in the Federal Witness Protection Praders. 1996. Dragon's Blood BR 10937 by Jane Yolen 2 volumes Jakkin Stewart steals a hatchling dragon and trains it secretly in the desert. If Heart's Blood, the young dragon, can win in the gaming pits, his young owner can buy his freedom and win the love of a mysterious girl. Jakkin can't even think of what will happen if his dragon loses. First book of the Pit Dragon trilogy. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1982. The Education of Robert Nifkin BR 11827 by Daniel Pinkwater 1 volume New to Chicago in the 1950s, Robert begins his high school education dressed in the odd clothes his Eastern European father insists he wear. His unpopularity and the bigoted teachers send Robert to the streets, where he meets an unusual group of people and finds a school he actually likes. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Fire on the Wind BR 11449 by Linda Crew 1 volume In the summer of 1933, the loggers of Oregon are facing fire threats and work shutdowns. Meanwhile, Storie has completed eighth grade and is confused about her future. Her mother wants her to go to high school in town and become something other than a logger's wife, but her father wants her to be a camp cook. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Game Plan BR 11966 by Thomas J. Dygard 1 volume When Barton High School's football coach is hospitalized right before the final game of the season, the only one who can replace him is his student manager, Beano Hatton. Beano accepts the responsibility, knowing how much he has learned from the coach in three years. After devising a game plan, Beano's major hurdle is convincing the team to believe in him. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Hard Ball: A Billy Baggs Novel BR 11697 by Will Weaver 2 volumes In this sequel to Farm Team (BR 10506), Billy Baggs and King Kenwood are still baseball rivals. When their competition brews into a fight over beautiful classmate Suzy Langen, the coach orders the boys to spend a week at each other's house. The move provides insights about their different lifestyles and common problems. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Haunting BR 11941 by Joan Lowery Nixon 2 volumes When Lia's great-grandmother dies, she leaves an old family plantation home to Lia's mother. An ancestor's diary describes the house as haunted. But Lia's parents are determined to fill the place with adopted children. Timid Lia, then, feels it her responsibility to drive the ghost away. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Hero BR 11600 by S.L. Rottman 2 volumes Fifteen-year-old Sean is sent to a farm for a week's community service for fighting. Abandoned by his father and raised by an abusive mother, Sean finds acceptance and peace with the animals and the farmer, Mr. Hassler. With the help of some concerned adults, Sean is able to look forward to a better future. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Hobbit; or, There and Back Again BR 11595 by J.R.R. Tolkien 3 volumes The wandering wizard Gandalf recruits Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, to be the fourteenth member of an expedition. Hobbits prefer comfort to adventures, but Bilbo joins the quest and encounters many perils, including a dragon. For junior and senior high readers. 1966. Joyride BR 11796 by Gretchen Olson 2 volumes When Jeff McKenzie and a friend take a joy ride through a farmer's bean field one night, Jeff has no idea he will spend the summer in a strawberry field. He had planned to play tennis, but this is the price he must pay for ruining the farmer's irrigation motor. Jeff learns a lot and is befriended by the farmer's daughter and a farm hand. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. A Killing Frost BR 11739 by John Marsden 2 volumes In this sequel to The Dead of Night (BR 11708), six months have passed since the small group of Australian teens went into hiding after their community was seized by enemies. Their attempts to gather information and help the captured become more and more daring. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Lifted Up by Angels BR 11919 by Lurlene McDaniel 1 volume In this sequel to Angels Watching Over Me (BR 11918), Leah is seventeen, her bone cancer is miraculously in remission, and she chooses to spend her summer working in a town near the Amish friends she met at the hospital. Her feelings for Ethan increase, but the reality of their differences is always present. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Long Season of Rain BR 10921 by Helen Kim 2 volumes Eleven-year-old Junehee Lee lives a secure life in Seoul with her mother and three sisters, as her father is often away on business travel. Then her world begins to change when her family adopts an orphan boy and Junehee comes to realize that she will someday marry and leave home. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg BR 11193 by Mark Twain 1 volume A mysterious stranger leaves a sack of gold to an unknown citizen of Hadleyburg on the condition that the townsman can prove he is the kind person who once befriended a man in need. The temptation has a remarkable effect on the townspeople, who take great pride in their virtue. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1986. The Ornament Tree BR 11448 by Jean Thesman 2 volumes Orphaned at fourteen, Bonnie Shaster goes to live with her mother's female relatives in Seattle in 1918. They welcome her, even though they, too, have fallen on hard times and are forced to take in boarders--including a young man blinded in the Great War. An ornament tree, which grants secret wishes, helps Bonnie settle into her unusual new home. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Past Forgiving BR 11266 by Gloria D. Miklowitz 1 volume Fifteen-year-old Alexandra can't believe popular senior Cliff is her boyfriend. When they both get summer jobs at the Y, Alexandra is surprised by Cliff's temper and jealousy, but she refuses to believe her friends' warnings about him. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. A Place to Call Home BR 11957 Jackie French Koller 2 volumes Anna, fifteen, lives with her irresponsible mother, her five-year-old sister, Mandy, and baby brother, Casey. When her mother disappears, Anna decides to keep it a secret, because she thinks no one would want to keep a biracial teenager who has two white siblings. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Podkayne of Mars BR 11197 by Robert A. Heinlein 2 volumes Indomitable young Podkayne (Poddy) Fries jumps at the chance to accompany her uncle Tom on a mission to Earth. The only drawback is that she'll have her loathsome little brother along for the trip. But even greater dangers face the niece of a diplomat from Mars who has powerful enemies. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1963. Prisoner of Time BR 11916 by Caroline B. Cooney 1 volume In this sequel to Out of Time (BR 10804), sixteen-year-old Devonny Stratton is being forced to marry a titled Englishman in the nineteenth century. She escapes this fate by time-travelling to the 1990s. Reluctantly assisting her is the brother of the twentieth- century girl who helped Devonny's brother, Strat, in the prequel. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Rebounder BR 11240 by Thomas J. Dygard 1 volume Hamilton High's basketball coach, Doug Fulton, fantasizes each year that a superb player will transfer to his school. This year he thinks his dream has come true when he spots tall, athletic Chris Patton. But Chris denies being a basketball player until Coach Fulton learns the disturbing truth from Chris's former school. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Reef of Death BR 11814 by Paul Zindel 1 volume Maruul, an Aboriginal girl, and PC McPhee, an American boy, help their relatives dive for ancient treasure beneath the Australian reefs. But a killer fish and an unscrupulous scientist are also hunting in the sea. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Roverandom BR 11808 by J.R.R. Tolkien 1 volume A young and foolish dog is turned into a toy after biting a sorcerer. As a plaything, Roverandom is owned by a little boy named Two. After many adventures, Roverandom manages to be turned back into a real dog. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Rules of the Road BR 11821 by Joan Bauer 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Jenna loves selling shoes for the Chicago Gladstone Shoe Store. But when her drunken father arrives in town, Jenna jumps at the opportunity to drive ornery Mrs. Gladstone to Texas. Jenna and the elderly woman fret over the future of the store chain, now in Gladstone's son's unscrupulous hands. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Sarah on Her Own BR 11793 by Karen M. Coombs 2 volumes Orphaned fourteen-year-old Sarah survives the 1620 trip from London to the New World, but her aunt does not. Her aunt's fianc‚, who sent for them, has also died. Not wanting to marry, become an indentured servant, or settle on the land she has been allotted, Sarah searches for a way home. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Screen Test BR 11605 by David Klass 2 volumes A high school junior, Liz is uncomfortable with the attention her good looks bring, but she accepts a request to star in a student film. When this leads to a role in a Hollywood movie, Liz must decide if this is the life she wants. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Secret Lives BR 11286 by Caroline Macdonald 1 volume Australian Ian Ganty, fourteen, lives with his grandmother because his parents died. When she leaves town for a few days, Ian's life spirals out of control. First, his new older friend Gideon steals a car, and then Ian becomes a suspect in two other crimes. He tries to break free of Gideon, but can't escape his partner's overpowering influence. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Secret Star BR 11601 by Nancy Springer 1 volume Tess, fourteen, has lived alone with her stepfather since her mother died and has no memory of her childhood. Daddy is poor and uses a wheelchair, but Tess is happy at home until she meets Kamo--a young drifter who thinks they may be related. Some strong language and some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Stranded in Harmony BR 11412 by Barbara Shoup 2 volumes Despite being captain of the football team with a cheerleader girlfriend, high school senior Lucas Cantrell is disillusioned with his staid life in Harmony, Indiana. Lucas wishes he could have grown up during the turbulent 1960s until an eccentric cabin-bound relative and a woman with a radical past teach him the value of living in the present. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Striking Out BR 11696 by Will Weaver 2 volumes Billy Baggs, at thirteen, does the work of a full-grown man on his father's Minnesota farm. When the coach sees how strong Billy's arm is, he recruits him for summer baseball, chores willing. Prequel to Farm Team (BR 10506). For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Talent Night BR 11053 by Jean Davies Okimoto 1 volume Although his sister claims Asians can't be rap artists, Rodney Suyama plans to prove her wrong. If that happens and Ivy Ramos becomes his girlfriend, life will be perfect. This fantasy is interrupted when Rodney's Japanese great-uncle demands proof that Rodney and his sister have retained their Japanese culture. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. That Summer BR 11256 by Sarah Dessen 2 volumes The summer she is fifteen, Haven must endure the weddings of both her father and her sister, her mother's new lifestyle, her growth spurt to almost six feet, and her best friend's turning into a boy-crazy stranger. Missing her old life, Haven is relieved to meet a boy her sister dated during happier times. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Thief BR 11285 by Megan Whalen Turner 2 volumes Gen, who boasts he can steal anything, is in the king's prison. He is offered a chance of freedom by joining the king's scholar in trying to recover the legendary Hamiathes's Gift Stone. Gen accepts the offer but endures many psychological and physical dangers. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Thin Ice BR 11573 by Marsha Qualey 2 volumes Arden's parents died in a plane crash when she was six, and her brother, Scott, dropped out of college to raise her. Now Arden is seventeen and Scott has disappeared, presumably drowned in a snowmobile accident. But Arden has reason to believe Scott has run away, and she's determined to find him. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. True North: A Novel of the Underground Railroad BR 11892 by Kathryn Lasky 2 volumes Narrative alternating between Bostonian Lucy Bradford and Afrika, a Virginia slave, tells how the lives of the two fourteen-year-olds were affected by the Underground Railroad. Lucy recounts her family's preparation for a wedding and her special relationship with her grandfather, while Afrika describes her difficult journey north. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Until Angels Close My Eyes BR 11920 by Lurlene McDaniel 1 volume In this sequel to Lifted Up by Angels (BR 11919), Leah, whose own cancer is still in remission, is shocked to learn that her stepfather has had cancer and it has now returned. Ethan, the young Amish man she loves, leaves his home to help her through this troubling time. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Watership Down BR 10851 by Richard Adams 4 volumes A fable about a band of rabbits who set out bravely for a new home in the English countryside. They encounter many dangers and adventures along the way and finally make it to safety after rescuing some does who become their mates. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1972. What Child Is This? A Christmas Story BR 11516 by Caroline B. Cooney 1 volume Sixteen-year-old Matt and eight-year-old Katie have both had enough of foster homes. Matt, however, dreads facing Katie's disappointment when her Christmas wish of being adopted doesn't come true. Meanwhile his classmate Liz, who appears to have the perfect family, is dismayed by her parents' hypocrisy during the holidays. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. When She Was Good BR 11537 by Norma Fox Mazer 1 volume After their mother's death and their father's remarriage, Em and her sister, Pamela, run away to the city. At fourteen, Em must support and take care of her abusive, troubled older sister. When Pamela dies a few years later, Em attempts to live a normal life. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The White Deer and Other Stories Told by the Lenape BR 10825 edited by John Bierhorst 1 volume Native American tales of the Lenape people, who were indigenous to New Jersey and its bordering states. The legends tell of magic dogs, lost children, and heroes. The title story depicts a white deer that can give game to hunters or can protect game by killing the hunters. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Wren to the Rescue BR 11175 by Sherwood Smith 2 volumes Wren and Tess have become close friends while living at Three Groves Orphanage, but Wren is still surprised when Tess announces she is really a princess and has been hiding from the evil King Andreus. The time has come for Tess to return home, and she takes Wren with her. But they are only there one day when Tess is kidnapped. Prequel to Wren's Quest (BR 11176). For junior and senior high readers. Wren's Quest BR 11176 by Sherwood Smith 2 volumes Exhilarated by saving Tess in Wren to the Rescue (BR 11175), Wren is eager for more excitement. She also wants to find her own parents now that she sees how happy Tess is to be back with her family. Wren, now attending magician's school, takes time out to look for her parents--and is off on another adventure. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Wren's War BR 11177 by Sherwood Smith 2 volumes In this sequel to Wren's Quest (BR 11176), Princess Teressa is returning from a diplomatic mission when she sees her parents being brutally murdered. With the help of Wren, Tyron, Connor, and their magic, Tess prepares to take on the role of ruler. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Wrestling Sturbridge BR 10908 by Rich Wallace 1 volume In the small town of Sturbridge, Pennsylvania, high school wrestling is a big deal. Ben, a senior, wants to become state champion, but he will have to beat out at least one of his three higher-ranked best friends to do it. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Zebra and Other Stories BR 11958 by Chaim Potok 1 volume Six short stories titled for the teenager portrayed. In "Zebra"--a nickname--a seriously injured boy meets a one-armed artist who teaches him more than art. In "Nava," a girl realizes that just saying no to a student drug dealer is not the end of the problem. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.