Title
A Monster Like Me
Call Number
J F SWORE
J F SWORE
Summary
Convinced that if she looks like a monster on the outside (a blood tumor covers half of her face), she must be a monster on the inside as well, Sophie tries to find a cure before her mother finds out the truth. (For ages 6 to 9).
Convinced that if she looks like a monster on the outside (a blood tumor covers half of her face), she must be a monster on the inside as well, Sophie tries to find a cure before her mother finds out the truth. (For ages 6 to 9).
Title
The Hobbit
Call Number
J F TOLKIEN
J F TOLKIEN
Summary
Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Title
Flipped
Call Number
J F VAN DRAANEN
J F VAN DRAANEN
Summary
In alternating chapters, two teenagers describe how their feelings about themselves, each other, and their families have changed over the years. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
In alternating chapters, two teenagers describe how their feelings about themselves, each other, and their families have changed over the years. (For 9 to 12 year olds)
Title
Secret Identity
Call Number
J F VAN DRAANEN
J F VAN DRAANEN
Summary
Fifth-grader Nolan Byrd, tired of being called names by the class bully, has a secret identity--Shredderman! (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Fifth-grader Nolan Byrd, tired of being called names by the class bully, has a secret identity--Shredderman! (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Title
Young Fredle
Call Number
J F VOIGT
J F VOIGT
Summary
Fredle, a young mouse cast out of his home, faces dangers and predators outside, makes some important discoveries and allies, and learns the meaning of freedom as he struggles to return home. (For 3 to 5 year olds)
Fredle, a young mouse cast out of his home, faces dangers and predators outside, makes some important discoveries and allies, and learns the meaning of freedom as he struggles to return home. (For 3 to 5 year olds)
Title
The Boxcar Children
Call Number
J F WARNER
J F WARNER
Summary
Introduces the orphaned Alden family children, who make an abandoned boxcar their home, demonstrating their independence and ability to "make do". (For 3 to 5 year olds)
Introduces the orphaned Alden family children, who make an abandoned boxcar their home, demonstrating their independence and ability to "make do". (For 3 to 5 year olds)
Title
Stuart Little
Call Number
J F WHITE
J F WHITE
Summary
The adventures of the debonair mouse Stuart Little as he sets out in the world to seek out his dearest friend, a little bird who stayed a few days in his family's garden. (For 3 to 5 year olds)
The adventures of the debonair mouse Stuart Little as he sets out in the world to seek out his dearest friend, a little bird who stayed a few days in his family's garden. (For 3 to 5 year olds)
Title
Charlotte's Web
Call Number
J F WHITE
J F WHITE
Summary
The story of Wilbur, the pig, smallest of the litter, who is raised by the farmer's daughter, and who finds a friend in Charlotte, the spider. (For 3 to 5 year olds)
The story of Wilbur, the pig, smallest of the litter, who is raised by the farmer's daughter, and who finds a friend in Charlotte, the spider. (For 3 to 5 year olds)
Call Number
J F WILDER
J F WILDER
Summary
A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Call Number
J F WOOD
J F WOOD
Summary
Fifteen-year-old Miss Penelope Lumley, a recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, is hired as governess to three young children who have been raised by wolves and must teach them to behave in a civilized manner quickly, in preparation for a Christmas ball. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Fifteen-year-old Miss Penelope Lumley, a recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, is hired as governess to three young children who have been raised by wolves and must teach them to behave in a civilized manner quickly, in preparation for a Christmas ball. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Title
Dealing with Dragons
Call Number
J F WREDE
J F WREDE
Summary
Bored with traditional palace life, a princess goes off to live with a group of dragons and soon becomes involved with fighting against some disreputable wizards who want to steal away the dragons' kingdom. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Bored with traditional palace life, a princess goes off to live with a group of dragons and soon becomes involved with fighting against some disreputable wizards who want to steal away the dragons' kingdom. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Title
Harry Miller's Run
Call Number
J I ALMOND
J I ALMOND
Summary
The Junior Great North Run is coming soon to Newcastle Upon Tyne and Liam needs to train. But his elderly neighbor, Harry, needs a hand moving and Liam is asked to help. Little does he know that Harry ran in the Great Run as a young lad and has a very interesting story to tell! (For 6 to 9 year olds)
The Junior Great North Run is coming soon to Newcastle Upon Tyne and Liam needs to train. But his elderly neighbor, Harry, needs a hand moving and Liam is asked to help. Little does he know that Harry ran in the Great Run as a young lad and has a very interesting story to tell! (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Title
Ivy and Bean
Call Number
J I BARROWS
J I BARROWS
Summary
When seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected. (For 3 to 5 year olds)
When seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected. (For 3 to 5 year olds)
Title
Casketball Capers
Call Number
J I BENTLY
J I BENTLY
Summary
When the students of St. Orlok's Elementary School for Vampires face a cheating werewolf in a game of casketball, nine-year-old Lee Price asks his friend, Boris the bat, for help. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
When the students of St. Orlok's Elementary School for Vampires face a cheating werewolf in a game of casketball, nine-year-old Lee Price asks his friend, Boris the bat, for help. (For 6 to 9 year olds)
Call Number
J I DICAMILLO
J I DICAMILLO
Summary
After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor. (For 3 to 5 year olds)
After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor. (For 3 to 5 year olds)