Fiction
Rakkety Tam: Redwall Abbey BR 15842
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
Warrior squirrel Rakkety Tam leads Redwall Abbey into battle
against Gulo the Savage, a bloodthirsty wolverine who will stop
at nothing to recover the Walking Stone that will give him the
authority to rule the lands of ice beyond the Great Sea. For
grades 5-8. 2004.
A Boy No More BR 15847
by Harry Mazer
1 volume
After his father is killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Adam,
his mother, and sister are evacuated to California. Adam deals
with his feelings about the war, Japanese internment camps, and
his own identity. Sequel to Boy at War (RC 52594, BR
13647). For grades 6-9. 2004.
The Little Blue House BR 15859
by Sandra Comino
1 volume
Latin American seventh-grader Cintia takes refuge from her
abusive father near a mysterious abandoned house that changes
color once a year. She and her best friend, Bruno, explore
legends surrounding the magical place. But others try to exploit
the house. Some violence. For grades 6-9. Americas Award
commendation. 2003.
Emma's Strange Pet BR 15862
by Jean Little
1 volume
Emma is allergic to animals with fur, but she and her adopted
brother, Max, really want a pet. They decide to get a lizard.
Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2003.
Beyond the Deepwoods: The Edge Chronicles, Book 1 BR
15878
by Paul Stewart
2 volumes
As Twig approaches age thirteen, his woodtroll mother reveals
that he is adopted, thus explaining why he looks and feels like
an outsider. Twig sets out to discover his true identity but
faces many perilous adventures as he travels through the
Deepwoods. For grades 6-9. 1998.
The Crow-Girl: The Children of Crow Cove BR 15888
by Bodil Bredsdorff
1 volume
After the death of her grandmother, an orphaned young girl leaves
her lonely house by the cove to find a new home. She relies on
the wisdom shared by her grandmother to gather together a new
family. For grades 4-7. Batchelder Honor Book. 1993.
Lily's Ghosts BR 15903
by Laura Ruby
2 volumes
Thirteen-year-old Lily moves into her great-uncle's creepy summer
home in Cape May, New Jersey. Strange goings-on prompt her and
new friend Vaz to investigate a mystery involving lost treasure,
a fake medium, and ghosts of all sizes, shapes, and dispositions.
For grades 6-9. 2003.
Birthday Pony BR 15921
by Jessie Haas
1 volume
Popcorn (Grandma Aggie's pony) and Jane (Aggie's granddaughter)
were born on the same day, but it takes a long time and a lot of
work before Popcorn and Jane become riding partners. Beginning
chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2004.
The Search for Belle Prater BR 15991
by Ruth White
1 volume
Virginia, 1950s. Seventh-graders Woodrow, his cousin Gypsy, and
their new friend Cassie, who is gifted with second sight, set off
to find Woodrow's missing mother. They encounter some unlikely
and intriguing coincidences along the way. Sequel to Belle
Prater's Boy (RC 45802, BR 11318). For grades 5-8. 2005.
2005.
Ella Enchanted BR 15992
by Gail Carson Levine
2 volumes
Ella was cursed at birth by a fairy--who thought she was
bestowing a gift--to always be obedient. After her mother dies,
Ella is at the mercy of two bossy girls and their mother. The
enchantment even puts her love for Prince Charmont at risk, and
Ella is determined to get rid of it. For grades 3-6. 1997.
Kira-Kira BR 15996
by Cynthia Kadohata
1 volume
Georgia, 1950s. Katie's close-knit Japanese American family puts
up a brave front when Katie's older sister Lynn is diagnosed with
a terminal illness. The family even goes into debt to buy a
house, hoping Lynn's health will improve there. For grades 6-9.
Newbery Medal. 2004.
National Velvet BR 15997
by Enid Bagnold
2 volumes
Classic story of a girl and her horse. Fourteen-year-old Velvet
Brown is determined to turn the unruly piebald horse she won in a
raffle into a champion. But it will take more than just hard work
and dedication to win the Grand National steeplechase. For grades
6-9. 1935. 1935.
Encore, Grace! BR 15998
by Mary Hoffman
1 volume
Grace and her friends face unfamiliar experiences: a new girl in
class, taking part in a Christmas play, losing a dear friend, and
challenging the grown-ups to talk to them about situations that
could affect their lives. Chapter book. Sequel to Starring
Grace (BR 13916). For grades 2-4. 2003. 2003.
Guji Guji BR 16013
by Chih-Yuan Chen
1 volume
Mother Duck's eggs hatch into three regular ducklings and a
rather odd-looking one, Guji Guji. But the mother treats and
loves them all the same. When three grown crocodiles arrive to
tell Guji Guji his real identity, they test his family loyalty.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2003.
Circle Unbroken: The Story of a Basket and Its People BR
16014
by Margot Theis Raven
1 volume
A grandmother takes her granddaughter in her arms to show her how
to weave a sweetgrass basket. She tells her of the ancestors who
learned basketmaking in Africa and of the way they handed down
the tradition to their families. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3
and older readers. 2004.
Featherless: Story / Desplumado:Cuento BR 16017
by Juan Felipe Herrera
1 volume
Spina bifida keeps Tomasito in a wheelchair, where he often feels
like his featherless pet bird, Desplumado, who cannot fly. But
with the bird's help, he finds freedom on the soccer field.
Bilingual English/Spanish book. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3.
(Tomasito sufre de la espina bífida y anda en una silla de
ruedas. Muchas veces se siente igual a Desplumado, su
pájaro que no tiene plumas y que no puede volar. Pero con
la ayuda de Desplumado, Tomasito va a buscar éxito en el
campo de fútbol. Edición bilingüe en
inglés y español. Para grados K a 3.) 2004.
Precious and the Boo Hag BR 16019
by Patricia C. McKissack and Onawumi Jean Moss
1 volume
Before leaving Precious alone, her mother warns her not to let
anyone inside the house. Her big brother tells Precious about
Pruella the Boo Hag, who will try to trick her way through the
door. Precious doesn't believe him until Pruella arrives.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2005. 2005.
Hold My Hand: Five Stories of Love and Family BR
16099
by Charlotte Zolotow
1 volume
Thoughts about brothers, sisters, babies, and parents, too. The
title piece is a poem about wanting human contact while outside
on a cold, snowy night. In "Big Brother," teasing makes a younger
sister cry until she realizes her brother just wants to play with
her. For preschool-grade 2. 2003. 2003.
The Dark Pond BR 16147
by Joseph Bruchac
1 volume
Half-Armenian and half-Shawnee Indian, Armie feels more
comfortable with animals than with his new classmates. When he is
drawn toward a dark, shadowy pond in the woods, Armie looks to
old Native American tales for guidance about the dangerous
monster lurking in the water. For grades 6-9. 2004. 2004.
Harry Potter y la Orden del Fénix (Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix) BR 15643
by J.K. Rowling
9 volumes
Después de cumplir el cuarto curso de Hogwarts, Harry se
encuentra otra vez pasando un verano tedioso con los Dursley en
el mundo de los Muggles. Pero todo esto cambia cuando es atacado
por los temibles Dementors. Sigue a Harry Potter y el
Cáliz de Fuego (BR 14713). Para grados 4 a 7 y
lectores mayores. (The summer after Harry's fourth year at
Hogwarts--covered in Harry Potter y el Cáliz de Fuego
(BR 14713)--finds him back with the Dursleys, isolated in the
Muggles' world. But that changes when he is attacked by
Dementors. For grades 4-7 and older readers.) 2003.
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