Fiction
While You Are Away BR 15048
by Eileen Spinelli
1 volume
Three children from different families remember and miss their
parents who are away on military duty. All have happy reunions
when the soldiers return safely home. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 2004.
Up in Heaven BR 15049
by Emma Chichester Clark
1 volume
Daisy, Arthur's old dog, dies and goes to heaven. When Daisy sees
the boy grieving for her, she sends him dreams to show how happy
she is in the afterlife. Arthur accepts his loss and, while still
missing Daisy, gets a new puppy. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-
grade 2. 2003.
A Dangerous Plan: Left Behind--The Kids, Book 20 BR
15185
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
In this sequel to Attack of Apollyon (BR 15184), the Young
Trib Force continues to battle the locusts. Sam tries once more
to convert his father, and Vicki is offered an exciting
opportunity. The entire force continues to risk their lives to
encourage more believers. For grades 5-8. 2002.
Death at the Gala: Left Behind--The Kids, Book 25 BR
15190
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
A Global Community raid forces the kids to abandon their Illinois
schoolhouse hideout, but Vicki makes one more broadcast to her
satellite community. In Israel, Judd and Lionel watch as Eli and
Moishe are executed. Then a miracle occurs. Sequel to Uplink
from the Underground (BR 15189). For grades 5-8. 2003.
The Beast Arises: Left Behind--The Kids, Book 26 BR
15191
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
After rescuing singer Z-Van, Judd and Lionel are promised a ride
home. But Z-Van, a follower of Nicolae Carpathia, detours to
Israel where Carpathia rises from the dead. In another hiding
place Vicki continues her warnings of events ahead. Sequel to
Death at the Gala (BR 15190). For grades 5-8. 2003.
Wildfire! Left Behind--The Kids, Book 27 BR 15192
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
Vicki and the kids in Wisconsin seek a new hiding place. In
Illinois, Natalie Bishop, a Morale Monitor, works to free
prisoners of the Global Community. In New Babylon, Lionel and
Judd hope singer Z-Van will see behind the Antichrist. Sequel to
The Beast Arises (BR 15191). For grades 5-8. 2003.
The Mark of the Beast: Left Behind--The Kids, Book 28 BR
15193
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
Thanks to Natalie's quick thinking, Vicki and others escape the
Global Community's latest capture attempt but remain in danger.
In New Babylon, Judd and Lionel find a new believer. The time has
come for prisoners to receive Carpathia's mark of the beast.
Sequel to Wildfire! (BR 15192). For grades 5-8. 2003.
Breakout! Left Behind--The Kids, Book 29 BR 15194
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
Vicki and other Trib members risk their lives to save believers
held by the Global Community. Z-Van receives Carpathia's loyalty
mark. But the entire Trib Force faces extreme danger by refusing
to accept that mark. Sequel to The Mark of the Beast (BR
15193). For grades 5-8. 2003.
Murder in the Holy Place: Left Behind--The Kids, Book 30 BR
15195
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
After getting kicked off Z-Van's plane, Judd and Lionel find a
ride to Jerusalem where Carpathia is preparing another deadly
power display. Back in the States, Vicki decides to help a new
believer, thrusting the kids into an unexpected adventure. Sequel
to Breakout! (BR 15194). For grades 5-8. 2003.
Escape to Masada: Left Behind--The Kids, Book 31 BR
15196
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
As horrified thousands watch, Nicolae Carpathia commits murder in
the temple. Vicki and her friends try to rescue a Morale Monitor
from the Global Community. Around the world Carpathia's followers
are developing sores on their bodies. Sequel to Murder in the
Holy Place (BR 15195). For grades 5-8. 2003.
War of the Dragon: Left Behind--The Kids, Book 32 BR
15197
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
Lionel's and Judd's hopes for heading home are delayed when Z-
Van's plane is destroyed. They face further danger after Z-Van
writes songs about them. In Wisconsin, Vicki embarks on another
dangerous mission. The grace period for getting Carpathia's mark
expires. Sequel to Escape to Masada (BR 15196). For grades
5-8. 2003.
The Whale Rider BR 15238
by Witi Ihimaera
1 volume
Kahu, whose great-grandfather is the chief of their Maori tribe
in New Zealand, develops a mystical relationship with whales.
Although her potential as a future leader is discounted because
she is not male, Kahu and her talents save her people. For grades
5-8. 1987.
Brian's Hunt BR 15296
by Gary Paulsen
1 volume
When sixteen-year-old Brian, from Hatchet (BR 11525),
returns to the wilderness two years after his plane crash, he
finds a wounded dog and the bodies of a Cree couple killed by a
rogue bear. Tracking the animal, Brian is pursued as its prey.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a
Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread BR 15300
by Kate DiCamillo
1 volume
Despereaux, a small mouse, is condemned to the dungeon for
falling in love with human Princess Pea. Despereaux meets the
rat, Roscuro, while Mig, an upstairs serving girl, wishes to be a
princess, too. All four meet with near disastrous results. For
grades 3-6. 2003.
The Young Man and the Sea BR 15305
by Rodman Philbrick
1 volume
Maine. Twelve-year-old Skiff is determined to earn enough money
to fix his father's fishing boat but sets out to sea with only a
harpoon. He catches a giant bluefin tuna that tries to kill him
as the boat, lost in the fog, runs out of gas. For grades 5-8.
2004.
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase: The Twenty-Third
Book of Their Adventures BR 15359
by Cynthia Rylant
1 volume
Henry and his dog Mudge tangle with a grumpy goose when they
visit a farm to buy fresh eggs and vegetables. Beginning chapter
book. For grades K-3. 2003.
Varjak Paw BR 15369
by S.F. Said
1 volume
Varjak, a Mesopotamian Blue cat, lives with his family on the
Contessa's estate. But trouble comes when a new owner arrives
with a pair of evil black cats. Varjak, who knows the martial
arts of his ancestors, goes out into the world for help. For
grades 4-7. 2003.
The Tombs of Atuan BR 15379
by Ursula K. Le Guin
1 volume
Arha is taken from her parents to be trained as high priestess to
the Old Ones in the Atuan tombs. She endures her bleak captivity
until a trespasser violates her domain in his search for the
tombs' greatest treasure. Sequel to A Wizard of Earthsea (BR
7742). For grades 6-9. 1970.
Summer of the Sea Serpent: Magic Tree House, Book 31 BR
15397
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
The magician Merlin sends Jack and Annie back into time where
they are reunited with boy sorcerer Teddy. The children are
transformed into selkies, or seal people, then dive into a cave
and discover an old sword. For grades 2-4. 2004.
Marvin One Too Many BR 15401
by Katherine Paterson
1 volume
Marvin starts first grade in a new school but has trouble
learning to read. His family gives him some extra help when he
finally tells his father about the problem. For grades K-3. 2001.
Gus and Grandpa Go Fishing BR 15402
by Claudia Mills
1 volume
Gus goes fishing for the first time and receives expert guidance
from his grandfather. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3.
2003.
The Farthest Shore BR 15408
by Ursula K. Le Guin
2 volumes
Ged, archmage of Roke, and Arren, young prince of Enlad, set out
to find and challenge the evil that threatens to destroy Earthsea
itself. Sequel to The Tombs of Atuan (BR 15379). For
grades 6-9. National Book Award. 1972.
Brainboy and the Deathmaster BR 15414
by Tor Seidler
2 volumes
Twelve-year-old video game whiz Darryl Kirby feels guilty that
he's the only family member to survive a fire. Adopted from an
orphanage by computer software guru Keith Masterly, Darryl finds
himself a captive in Masterly's secret laboratory with other
child geniuses working on a compound to stop aging. For grades 5-
8. 2003.
Storybook Treasury of Dick and Jane and Friends BR
15417
1 volume
Reissue of three Dick and Jane books, originally published in the
1940s and 1950s, that were widely used in schools to teach
reading to children. The stories include We Look and See,
We Come and Go, and The New We Work and Play. For
grades K-3. 2003.
Dare to Be Scared: Thirteen Stories to Chill and Thrill BR
15429
by Robert D. San Souci
1 volume
Thirteen horror stories involve ghosts, a boogey woman, and
creatures from outer space. In "The Caller," ungrateful Lindsay
is haunted by phone calls from her dead aunt. In "Space Is the
Place," Mark and his mother board a bus to escape an alien
invasion. For grades 4-7. 2003.
Pirates! The True and Remarkable Adventures of Minerva Sharpe
and Nancy Kington, Female Pirates BR 15430
by Celia Rees
3 volumes
In 1722, sixteen-year-old Nancy Kington arrives at her family's
Jamaican plantation to be married off to Bartholome. To escape
her fate she runs away with her slave friend, Minerva Sharpe, and
together they become pirates searching for adventure and true
love. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003.
The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain BR
15433
by Lloyd Alexander
1 volume
Eight tales dealing with happenings before the birth of Taran,
assistant pig keeper, whose adventures in the Prydain Chronicles
begin with The Book of Three (BR 8829) and end with the
Newbery Medal-winning The High King (BR 8891). For grades
5-8. 1973.
Lucinda's Secret: The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 3 BR
15436
by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
1 volume
Following their adventures in The Seeing Stone (BR 14984),
Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace are now being harassed by a house
boggart. Mallory wants to get rid of the Field Guide, but
hospitalized great-aunt Lucinda comes to the rescue. For grades
2-4. 2003.
The Cat Who Went to Heaven BR 15444
by Elizabeth Coatsworth
1 volume
Soon after adopting a lucky three-colored cat, a poor Japanese
artist is hired to paint a masterpiece. The devoted pet watches
patiently as the man draws the animals Buddha has blessed. At
last he draws a cat and earns a special miracle. For grades 4-7.
Newbery Medal. 1930.
The View from Saturday BR 15490
by E.L. Konigsburg
1 volume
Paraplegic teacher Mrs. Olinski is hard-pressed to explain her
selection of the sixth grade representatives in the Academic
Bowl, but her choices were excellent. As the four students
calling themselves "The Souls" prepare and compete, each reveals
a reason for joining the team. For grades 4-7. Newbery Award.
1996.
Shakespeare Bats Cleanup BR 15507
by Ron Koertge
1 volume
Fourteen-year-old baseball star Kevin catches mono and is forced
to stay home for a few months. To pass time, he creates these
journal entries in different poetic styles. Dealing with
Shakespeare, sports, and personal issues like girls and grief,
his writing becomes as "cool" for him as baseball. For grades 6-
9. 2003.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang BR 15513
by Ian Fleming
1 volume
Relates the adventures of the Pott family--twins Jeremy and
Jemima, their inventor father, and their mother, Mimsie--in their
magical car that not only drives but flies and sails. They set
out for a quiet picnic by the English Channel but end up in Paris
pursuing a gang of criminals. For grades 4-7. 1964.
Anna Casey's Place in the World BR 15517
by Adrian Fogelin
2 volumes
Twelve-year-old orphan Anna runs out of relatives and is placed
in Miss Dupree's foster home with another neglected child, ten-
year-old asthmatic Eb. After they spend the summer in Tallahassee
making friends with the neighbors and finding adventure, Anna
hopes to stay. For grades 5-8. 2001.
Regular Guy BR 15523
by Sarah Weeks
1 volume
Because he is so different from his eccentric parents, twelve-
year-old Guy is convinced he was switched at birth with a
classmate whose parents seem more normal. The boys switch back
one weekend, with hilarious results. For grades 4-7. 1999.
Fourth of July Mice! BR 16009
by Bethany Roberts
1 volume
Four energetic mice enjoy a parade, swimming, fireworks, and
other festive activities on Independence Day. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. 2004.
The Easter Bunny That Overslept BR 16010
by Priscilla Friedrich and Otto Friedrich
1 volume
After sleeping through the holiday, the Easter bunny tries to
give away his beautifully painted eggs on Mother's Day, the
Fourth of July, and Halloween but no one wants them. Finally, at
Christmastime, Santa gets him back on track. Print/Braille. For preschool-grade
2. 2002.
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