Title
Beezus and Ramona
Call Number
J F CLEARY
J F CLEARY
Summary
Beesus' biggest problem is her 4 year old sister Ramona. Even though Beezus knows sisters are supposed to love each other, with a sister like Ramona, it seems impossible. (For 3 to 5 year olds)
Beesus' biggest problem is her 4 year old sister Ramona. Even though Beezus knows sisters are supposed to love each other, with a sister like Ramona, it seems impossible. (For 3 to 5 year olds)
Title
Frindle
Call Number
J F CLEMENTS
J F CLEMENTS
Summary
When he decides to turn his fifth grade teacher's love of the dictionary around on her, clever Nick Allen invents a new word and begins a chain of events that quickly moves beyond his control. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
When he decides to turn his fifth grade teacher's love of the dictionary around on her, clever Nick Allen invents a new word and begins a chain of events that quickly moves beyond his control. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Title
Saving Winslow
Call Number
J F CREECH
J F CREECH
Summary
When his father brings home an ailing, newborn donkey, Louie names the animal Winslow and takes care of him, but everyone, including Louie's quirky friend Nora, thinks Winslow is not going to survive. (For 6 to 9 years)
When his father brings home an ailing, newborn donkey, Louie names the animal Winslow and takes care of him, but everyone, including Louie's quirky friend Nora, thinks Winslow is not going to survive. (For 6 to 9 years)
Title
The BFG
Call Number
J F DAHL
J F DAHL
Summary
Kidsnatched from her orphanage by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Kidsnatched from her orphanage by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Title
The BFG
Call Number
J F DAHL
J F DAHL
Summary
Kidsnatched from her orphanage by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Kidsnatched from her orphanage by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Call Number
J F DAHL
J F DAHL
Summary
A young boy escapes from two wicked aunts and embarks on a series of adventures with six giant insects he meets inside a giant peach. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
A young boy escapes from two wicked aunts and embarks on a series of adventures with six giant insects he meets inside a giant peach. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Title
School of Fear
Call Number
J F DANESHVARI
J F DANESHVARI
Summary
Twelve-year-olds Madeleine, Theo, and Lulu, and thirteen-year-old Garrison, are sent to a remote Massachusetts school to overcome their phobias, but tragedy strikes and the quartet must work together--with no adult assistance--to face their fears. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Twelve-year-olds Madeleine, Theo, and Lulu, and thirteen-year-old Garrison, are sent to a remote Massachusetts school to overcome their phobias, but tragedy strikes and the quartet must work together--with no adult assistance--to face their fears. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Title
The Lemonade War
Call Number
J F DAVIES
J F DAVIES
Summary
Evan and his younger sister, Jesse, react very differently to the news that they will be in the same class for fourth grade and as the end of summer approaches, they battle it out through lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn 100 dollars. Includes mathematical calculations and tips for running a successful lemonade stand. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Evan and his younger sister, Jesse, react very differently to the news that they will be in the same class for fourth grade and as the end of summer approaches, they battle it out through lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn 100 dollars. Includes mathematical calculations and tips for running a successful lemonade stand. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Title
City of Ember
Call Number
J F DUPRAU
J F DUPRAU
Summary
In the year 241, twelve-year-old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a Messenger to run to new places in her decaying but beloved city, perhaps even to glimpse Unknown Regions. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
In the year 241, twelve-year-old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a Messenger to run to new places in her decaying but beloved city, perhaps even to glimpse Unknown Regions. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Title
The City of Ember
Call Number
J F DUPRAU
J F DUPRAU
Summary
In the year 241, twelve-year-old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a Messenger to run to new places in her decaying but beloved city, perhaps even to glimpse Unknown Regions. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
In the year 241, twelve-year-old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a Messenger to run to new places in her decaying but beloved city, perhaps even to glimpse Unknown Regions. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Title
The Midnight Tunnel
Call Number
J F FAZIER
J F FAZIER
Summary
In 1905, Suzanna is in training to be a well-mannered hostess at a Loch Harbor, New Brunswick, hotel, but her dream of being a detective gets a boost when a seven-year-old guest goes missing and Suzanna's uncle, a famous detective, comes to solve the case. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
In 1905, Suzanna is in training to be a well-mannered hostess at a Loch Harbor, New Brunswick, hotel, but her dream of being a detective gets a boost when a seven-year-old guest goes missing and Suzanna's uncle, a famous detective, comes to solve the case. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Title
The Great Brain
Call Number
J F FITZGERALD
J F FITZGERALD
Summary
The exploits of the Great Brain of Adenville, Utah are described by his younger brother, frequently the victim of the Great Brain's schemes for gaining prestige or money. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
The exploits of the Great Brain of Adenville, Utah are described by his younger brother, frequently the victim of the Great Brain's schemes for gaining prestige or money. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Title
Dragon Slippers
Call Number
J F GEORGE
J F GEORGE
Summary
Orphaned after a fever epidemic, Creel befriends a dragon and unknowingly inherits an object that can either save or destroy her kingdom. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Orphaned after a fever epidemic, Creel befriends a dragon and unknowingly inherits an object that can either save or destroy her kingdom. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Call Number
J F GEORGE
J F GEORGE
Summary
Eleven-year-old Princess Celie lives with her parents, the king and queen, and her brothers and sister at Castle Glower, which adds rooms or stairways or secret passageways most every Tuesday, and when the king and queen are ambushed while travelling, it is up to Celie--the castle's favorite--with her secret knowledge of its never-ending twists and turns, to protect their home and save their kingdom. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Eleven-year-old Princess Celie lives with her parents, the king and queen, and her brothers and sister at Castle Glower, which adds rooms or stairways or secret passageways most every Tuesday, and when the king and queen are ambushed while travelling, it is up to Celie--the castle's favorite--with her secret knowledge of its never-ending twists and turns, to protect their home and save their kingdom. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Call Number
J F GIDWITZ
J F GIDWITZ
Summary
After encountering a Jersey Devil while on a field trip to the Pine Barrens, Elliot and his new friend Uchenna help their weird teacher Professor Fauna rescue the mythological creature from a pair of greedy billionaire brothers. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
After encountering a Jersey Devil while on a field trip to the Pine Barrens, Elliot and his new friend Uchenna help their weird teacher Professor Fauna rescue the mythological creature from a pair of greedy billionaire brothers. (For 6 to 9 year olds)