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Fiction
The Khan's Daughter: A Mongolian Folktale BR 12002
by Laurence Yep
1 volume
A poor, young shepherd wants to marry the khan's pretty daughter
but must succeed at three tasks to prove his worth. Fortunately
he receives help from an unexpected source. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 1997.
The Quiet Little Woman; Tilly's
Christmas; Rosa's Tale: Three Enchanting Christmas
Stories BR 12725
by Louisa May Alcott
1 volume
Stories by Alcott from the 1870s. In The Quiet Little
Woman, thirteen-year-old Patty, an orphan, dreams of being
adopted but is placed as a servant in the large Murray
household. Through Aunt Jane's intervention on Christmas day,
the Murrays begin to appreciate Patty's loving nature. For
grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999.
Morgy Makes His Move BR 12739
by Maggie Lewis
1 volume
When Morgy MacDougal-MacDuff's family moves from California to
Massachusetts, Morgy is bullied by an older kid, demoted to
beginners' ice hockey, and laughed at about his name, his snow
pants, and his lunch bag. But his one new friend, Byron, makes
it all easier. For grades 2-4. 1999.
Good Night, Good Knight BR 12775
by Shelley Moore Thomas
1 volume
One night in a faraway kingdom, three lonely dragons keep the
Good Knight running back and forth from his watchtower to their
dark cave, helping them prepare for bedtime. Even after all
three are tucked in, they call him back for one last thing. For
grades 2-4. 2000.
When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry... BR
13017
by Molly Bang
1 volume
When Sophie loses her temper and becomes angry with the whole
world, she runs outside to climb her favorite tree. Then she
calms down and returns home relaxed. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 1999.
Under the Lemon Moon BR 13019
by Edith Hope Fine
1 volume
After a thief steals all the lemons from Rosalinda's tree and
breaks one of its branches, her grandmother tells her about La
Anciana--the Old One who wanders the Mexican countryside helping
things grow. Rosalinda meets La Anciana and, under the light of
the full lemon moon, learns about healing. PRINT/BRAILLE. For
grades K-3. 1999.
Good Night, Maman BR 13026
by Norma Fox Mazer
1 volume
After spending years fleeing the Nazis in war-torn Europe, Karin
Levi, twelve, and her fourteen-year-old brother, Marc, reach a
refugee camp in Oswego, New York. They gradually learn English
and assimilate into American society. Karin writes letters to
her mother until Marc informs his sister of her death. For
grades 5-8. 1999.
The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) BR 13061
retold by Philemon Sturges
1 volume
When the Little Red Hen wakes up from her nap, she scratches
through her cupboard, finds a can of tomato sauce, and decides
to make a pizza. But she is missing some ingredients, and her
friends duck, cat, and dog are too busy to help--until the pizza
is done. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999.
Club Earth BR 13105
by Gail Gauthier
1 volume
In this sequel to My Life among the Aliens (BR 11351)
Will and Robby finally convince their parents that they have
been entertaining space aliens for months. Now the family learns
their home has been chosen to become an intergalactic tourist
resort. For grades 3-6. 1999.
Tucket's Gold BR 13123
by Gary Paulsen
1 volume
In this sequel to Tucket's Ride (BR 11810), fifteen-year-old Francis Tucket and Lottie and Billy, the two children he has
adopted, are still traveling in the Old West. Managing to evade
ruthless outlaws, they discover ancient Spanish treasure but may
not live to enjoy it. For grades 5-8. 1999.
Howie Bowles, Secret Agent BR 13129
by Kate Banks
1 volume
In this easy chapter book, third grader Howie Bowles has to cope
with attending yet another new school. So he decides to take on
a new identity. He becomes Agent Bean Burger. And before long he
has a real case to solve. For grades 2-4. 1999.
The Great Brain BR 13165
by John D. Fitzgerald
1 volume (Reissue)
Tom Fitzgerald, known as "the Great Brain," has swindled
practically every kid in Adenville, Utah. But he also uses his
brain power to rescue two friends from death in a cave and to
teach a Greek boy how to fight off the neighborhood bully. For
grades 4-7. 1967.
Where's Molly? BR 13168
by Uli Waas
1 volume
Lisa and Max are enthused about New Year's Eve. Their family is
having a party, their new neighbors are coming, and they have
fireworks to light at midnight. Even their dog Molly is excited.
But when the fireworks begin, Molly is frightened away. For
grades 2-4. 1993.
Me and My Little Brain BR 13169
by John D. Fitzgerald
1 volume (Reissue)
J.D. wants to be as crafty as his older brother, Tom, who is
known as "The Great Brain." Although J.D.'s moneymaking schemes
fail miserably, his little brain does figure out how to rescue
his adopted younger brother from a desperate outlaw. For grades
4-7. 1971.
All by Myself BR 13171
by Mercer Mayer
1 volume
Demonstrates all the things young children can do by themselves.
They can dress themselves, brush their hair, ride a bike, help
Mom and Dad, and even help take care of a baby sister. But there
is still one thing they can't do. For preschool-grade 2. 1983.
Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan BR 13175
by Cynthia Rylant
1 volume
When Henry sees a sign announcing a snowman contest, he and his
huge dog, Mudge, run home to tell Henry's father. They find him
covered with green smudges from painting a chair. That gives
Henry an idea for the contest. Easy chapter book. For grades K-3. 1999.
Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas BR 13200
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Craig Sharmat
1 volume
Nate the Great drops everything when his neighbor Annie's large
scary dog, Fang, needs a mystery solved. Fang's mother sends him
a card every Christmas, but this year's hasn't arrived and Fang
is unhappy. For grades 2-4. 1996.
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